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EX06 LGC

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,260 mi
Last recorded120,260 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 LGC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 120,260 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 115,814 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 110,473 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre starting to wear

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm's front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 104,030 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 91,710 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 87,565 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,955 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,039 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 73,039 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 72,983 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,601 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 62,443 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,436 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 57,436 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,658 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 49,657 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,804 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,978 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 40,062 miles

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

headlamp warning symbol displayed on dash

monitor rear brake wear

play evident at offside front trackrod end

signs of condensation at offside headlight

Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,536 miles

Large lip on rear brake discs.

Aerial mast missing.

Approx 1/4 left on rear brake pads, wearing quicker at the nearside.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,457 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,332 miles

Rear 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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EX06 LGC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EX06 LGC, 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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EX06 LGC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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