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YF55 ZGH

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

67,270 mi
Last recorded67,270 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 ZGH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 67,270 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive at the bottom of the oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 65,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 63,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 62,295 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 60,751 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,140 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 57,544 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 55,028 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,604 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,344 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,884 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 37,884 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,771 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,682 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,502 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,641 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,907 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,564 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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YF55 ZGH is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YF55 ZGH, 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 YF55 ZGH registered?

YF55 ZGH is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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