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XX06 SHZ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,405 mi
Last recorded102,405 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX06 SHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 102,405 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 102,405 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 99,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 99,845 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Sharpe edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 87,048 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

f/o/s abs wire rubbing against anti-roll bar link arm

f/o/s tyre has a nail in the tread

f/o/s tyre valve perished

front wipers poor

r/n/s shock noted damp

r/o/s brake pad warning wire has come out of the brake pad

r/o/s light lense damaged

r/o/s tyre on the legal limit and worn badly on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose and resting on the rear exhaust box

Fail 12 Jul 2019 87,048 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front flexi brake hoses perished

f/o/s abs wire rubbing against anti-roll bar link arm

f/o/s tyre has a nail in the tread

f/o/s tyre valve perished

front wipers poor

r/n/s shock noted damp

r/o/s brake pad warning wire has come out of the brake pad

r/o/s light lense damaged

r/o/s tyre on the legal limit and worn badly on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose and resting on the rear exhaust box

Pass 9 Jul 2018 78,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,889 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 65,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 60,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 50,149 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 50,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres getting low and offside tread splitting

offside front jacking pad missing

Pass 7 May 2013 38,726 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,367 miles

minor damage to offside rear.

Fail 17 Nov 2010 35,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

minor damage to offside rear.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,028 miles

Nearside Rear 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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XX06 SHZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XX06 SHZ, 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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XX06 SHZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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