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WK56 ZTO

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,424 mi
Last recorded130,424 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 ZTO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 130,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 115,097 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 115,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 114,201 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 109,061 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 108,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 105,843 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 98,958 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 98,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 89,447 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,019 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 74,646 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 66,092 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 58,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 58,761 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 51,787 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,953 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,800 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,144 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 26,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WK56 ZTO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK56 ZTO, 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 WK56 ZTO registered?

WK56 ZTO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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