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YP06 ZHO

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,812 mi
Last recorded150,812 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 ZHO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 150,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 147,590 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 144,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 140,057 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Cracking

Nearside Rear Subframe Support Bracket Corroded

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 140,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel Cap Seal Cracking

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

Nearside Rear Subframe Support Bracket Corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 135,962 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 122,780 miles

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

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

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Dec 2020 122,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2019 110,044 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2019 109,947 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 99,258 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 87,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outer edge and slightly stepped (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap cover loose

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 74,772 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

brake warning light on

under bonnet and body panelsfitted

Pass 6 May 2015 63,249 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 51,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,856 miles

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

wipers poor

Fail 17 Jul 2013 45,853 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

brake warning light on

wipers poor

Pass 17 Mar 2012 35,591 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 31,988 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 29,164 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 23,603 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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YP06 ZHO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YP06 ZHO, 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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YP06 ZHO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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