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L55 CBA

2006 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

91,320 mi
Last recorded91,320 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 CBA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 91,320 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 5 Aug 2025 88,602 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 88,602 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 77,230 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 71,135 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 82,932 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 66,097 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 78,806 miles

near side front suspension arm , rear bush split .

outer cv boots split at retaining clips / near side and off side front .

seek service advice within 30 days for repairs .

Pass 1 Jun 2022 61,117 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 73,978 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 55,791 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 68,813 miles

near side front outer cv boot deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2020 68,813 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 52,765 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,632 miles

decelerometer brakes performance checked and passed, foot brake 65 , park brake 20 percent .

front tyres showing uneven wear , wheel tracking to be checked .

Pass 17 Jun 2019 43,594 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 56,037 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 30,844 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,266 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2017 46,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,192 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 28,064 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 20,575 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 14,133 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 12,295 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 10,436 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 9,453 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,901 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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L55 CBA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 L55 CBA, 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 L55 CBA registered?

L55 CBA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is L55 CBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 CBA shows 28 tests with a 89.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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