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BF56 LJX

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,457 mi
Last recorded104,457 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 LJX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 104,457 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 96,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 92,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 92,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 86,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2022 82,052 miles

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

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

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in boot (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 82,052 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in boot (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 79,691 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 71,564 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 65,227 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,844 miles

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

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

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

front brakes are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,450 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 54,450 miles

Additional braking device wiring badly positioned Offside Rear Brake Sensor wiring hanging loose,and not fitted to the Pad (3.6.I.5)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,526 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 43,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil residue on underside of engine

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,672 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 38,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 33,558 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,748 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 21,492 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 21,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,452 miles

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

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 LJX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BF56 LJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF56 LJX registered?

BF56 LJX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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