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BF56 LKA

2006 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,715 mi
Last recorded106,715 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 LKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 106,715 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patchy heavy in areas surface corrosion to underside of vehicle to, floor, inner sills (covers fitted), chassis, subframes & rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Fail 8 Nov 2024 106,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Arm from subframe-body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Arm from subframe-body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patchy heavy in areas surface corrosion to underside of vehicle to, floor, inner sills (covers fitted), chassis, subframes & rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Pass 25 Oct 2023 98,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has light misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 98,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working front washers inop, pipe blocked and cleared (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has light misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 91,481 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 91,481 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,134 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 77,716 miles

nearside rear brake pipe very corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2020 77,716 miles

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

nearside rear brake pipe very corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 64,815 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limits

rear brakes just meet limits

Pass 16 Apr 2018 58,537 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,994 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 52,738 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 48,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,825 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,852 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,505 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 32,751 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 30,135 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,135 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,012 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,471 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 LKA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LKA, 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 LKA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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