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BF56 LHV

2006 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,709 mi
Last recorded118,709 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 LHV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 118,709 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 108,840 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 108,703 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 95,912 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 89,404 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 79,132 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 65,597 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 65,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 55,118 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2014 53,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,250 miles

Frnt tyres wearing on ouuter edges

Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,162 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 27,342 miles

small stone damage to front screen

Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,733 miles

Rear Washer In-operative.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 17,876 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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BF56 LHV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF56 LHV, 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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BF56 LHV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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