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LA06 JFO

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,004 mi
Last recorded171,004 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 JFO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 171,004 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Apr 2019 171,004 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 156,710 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 156,710 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 May 2017 149,075 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 149,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 144,495 miles

Both front tyres is slightly worn

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Tension struct (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 May 2016 144,495 miles

Both front tyres is slightly worn

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Tension struct (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 136,703 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 125,477 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 118,215 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 104,542 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 91,476 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 91,476 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 36,854 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,488 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 JFO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JFO, 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 LA06 JFO registered?

LA06 JFO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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