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LA06 CHG

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,323 mi
Last recorded141,323 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 CHG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 141,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 136,222 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2022 136,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2021 127,780 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 116,756 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 109,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 109,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 99,202 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 99,202 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 84,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 84,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 71,720 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing from inor edge

Pass 28 May 2014 58,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 28 May 2014 58,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 24 May 2013 48,157 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 44,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,801 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,594 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 38,594 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,514 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 32,514 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 21,903 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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LA06 CHG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LA06 CHG, 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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LA06 CHG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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