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L100 LCO

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,520 mi
Last recorded108,520 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 LCO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 108,520 miles

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2020 108,520 miles

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

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2019 108,483 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

non run flat tyres fitted to front and run flats on rear

tpms lamp on dash

Nearside Rear abs wire likely to get damaged due to passing through coil spring

Pass 10 Dec 2018 96,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 84,814 miles

Front Both front brake hoses Pershing

Pass 25 Nov 2016 73,232 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 67,068 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 60,426 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 56,246 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate coming away from bumper still secure

Fail 29 May 2014 56,390 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate coming away from bumper still secure

Fail 29 May 2013 49,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 29 May 2013 49,625 miles

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 1 May 2012 43,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

REAR TYRES NEARING LIMITS

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

SERVICE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 35,952 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 26,215 miles

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 7 May 2009 20,308 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 20,308 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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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L100 LCO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 L100 LCO, 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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L100 LCO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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