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SY06 LZM

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,713 mi
Last recorded122,713 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 LZM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2024 122,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and o/s/f (3.5 (a))

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering gaitors filled with oil and leaking excessively (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s/r lower bush deteroated (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front and n/s/r rear lower rear front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ando/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2023 121,009 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 118,179 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 115,901 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 112,389 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 112,389 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 109,642 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 109,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 102,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear axle corroded but not excessive

Fail 11 Sep 2018 102,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,073 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 63,858 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 63,754 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bolts snapped in cat

nuts holding cat secure heavily corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 54,108 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 51,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,079 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,277 miles

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

nearside rear brake discs corroded on inner face

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,160 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 17,865 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,915 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 7,300 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 7,119 miles

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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SY06 LZM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SY06 LZM, 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 SY06 LZM registered?

SY06 LZM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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