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YF55 ZTT

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,992 mi
Last recorded101,992 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 ZTT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 101,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

offside headlight slightly loose

Fail 2 Mar 2023 101,992 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

offside headlight slightly loose

Pass 30 Nov 2021 96,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 96,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 92,965 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 85,311 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 71,911 miles

Both rear lamp units/reflectors covered with mesh film, not considered to be significantly reducing light output or reflector effectiveness

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

Offside Front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Sunstrip fitted to windscreen encroaching into swept area, however, not considered to be seriously affecting view to front

Fail 29 Mar 2018 71,722 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both rear lamp units/reflectors covered with mesh film, not considered to be significantly reducing light output or reflector effectiveness

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

Offside Front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Sunstrip fitted to windscreen encroaching into swept area, however, not considered to be seriously affecting view to front

Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,130 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 55,970 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 43,144 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,405 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 38,400 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 32,925 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,147 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 26,822 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 20,691 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 17,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

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 ZTT is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YF55 ZTT, 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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YF55 ZTT is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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