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EX56 LRA

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,353 mi
Last recorded94,353 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 LRA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 94,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 90,045 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 85,209 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 85,203 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 78,710 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 76,639 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 76,639 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 73,992 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,610 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,094 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,126 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 54,911 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 54,911 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 51,296 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 43,982 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,982 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,799 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,424 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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EX56 LRA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX56 LRA, 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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What year was EX56 LRA registered?

EX56 LRA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is EX56 LRA safe to buy?

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