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SV56 ZDZ

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,646 mi
Last recorded91,646 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 ZDZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 91,646 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 89,810 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 83,561 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 83,558 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,715 miles

nearside rear tyre small wear inner edge

offside rear tyre small wear inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Mar 2016 75,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear tyre small wear inner edge

offside rear tyre small wear inner and outer edges

Fail 18 Feb 2016 75,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens broken (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner treads

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner & outer treads

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

n/sf wing and bonnet are damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,021 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 66,847 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 66,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,686 miles

Offside front tyre worn around shoulders

Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,796 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,542 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 45,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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SV56 ZDZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SV56 ZDZ, 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 SV56 ZDZ registered?

SV56 ZDZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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