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SU06 JZT

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,606 mi
Last recorded142,606 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 JZT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 142,606 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 142,480 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 139,171 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 138,673 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 127,298 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 127,119 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 115,756 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 115,721 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 115,275 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 106,589 miles

O/S front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 106,589 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

O/S front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 100,470 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,660 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 82,115 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 82,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering feels heavy

Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,853 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,895 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 67,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 66,631 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 62,558 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 62,555 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet won/t open

Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,255 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,361 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 43,361 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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SU06 JZT is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2006 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,019 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SU06 JZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SU06 JZT registered?

SU06 JZT is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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