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YP06 ZNS

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,512 mi
Last recorded186,512 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 ZNS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 186,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalyst and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear ABS ring fouling sensor

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 179,858 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

bonnet release difficult to operate

Fail 7 Feb 2024 179,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

bonnet release difficult to operate

Pass 8 Feb 2023 174,190 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 168,838 miles

Electrical wiring insecure front brake wear sensor wire damaged (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 162,990 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 156,457 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front to callipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 156,457 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front to callipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 141,947 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 141,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 135,070 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 134,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 128,738 miles

engine light on

Pass 27 Oct 2016 112,496 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 111,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 104,536 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 104,536 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 94,986 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,838 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2013 77,579 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2012 66,969 miles

nail in offside rear tyre also has a slight tear in the tread

Pass 4 May 2011 54,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 20 May 2010 42,426 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 31,171 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 ZNS is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP06 ZNS, 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 ZNS is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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