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BN56 LZG

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,870 mi
Last recorded80,870 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 LZG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,870 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 68,060 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 65,784 miles

Front brakes close to min limit

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,800 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Jul 2015 57,800 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,769 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing low.

Objects removed from the interior mirror before the MOT was carried out.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,031 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,977 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,332 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 18,595 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 18,595 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 14,134 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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BN56 LZG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BN56 LZG, 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 BN56 LZG registered?

BN56 LZG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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The MOT history for BN56 LZG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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