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SV06 ZPG

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,494 mi
Last recorded126,494 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 ZPG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 126,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 108,159 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 108,159 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 102,710 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 98,001 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 98,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 81,181 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted obstructing the inspection of testable items

Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,087 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 77,087 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 74,715 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,885 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 71,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 71,875 miles

Offside rear brake binding Wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both are perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both are perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

T.P.M.S. warning light on

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2016 63,457 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 61,034 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,304 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 53,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 45,361 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 37,899 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 29,770 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 19,495 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 16,474 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/r tyre worn on edges & into wear indicators

Pass 5 May 2010 16,474 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edges & into wear indicators

Pass 6 May 2009 11,816 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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SV06 ZPG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SV06 ZPG, 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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SV06 ZPG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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