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FG56 LWS

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,175 mi
Last recorded100,175 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 LWS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 100,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 nails in tyre marke (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes /prop shaft not examined....covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2023 100,170 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb out of holder and facing the floor (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 nails in tyre marke (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes /prop shaft not examined....covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2022 87,799 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 87,799 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,972 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 75,972 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 68,298 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,865 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 64,864 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 49,875 miles

rear tyres worn low 205/55/16 run flat

Fail 20 May 2016 49,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear tyres worn low 205/55/16 run flat

Pass 9 Jun 2015 41,951 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 41,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 36,227 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 32,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 May 2013 32,992 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,597 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 20,190 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 15,962 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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FG56 LWS is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG56 LWS, 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 FG56 LWS registered?

FG56 LWS is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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