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LA06 UGP

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,282 mi
Last recorded135,282 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 135,282 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR AND O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 131,988 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 130,873 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flex pipe cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flex pipe cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint dust cover leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flex pipe cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 129,204 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive power steering pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both lower engine mounts worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear top side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded near ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2023 129,204 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine management light on engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive power steering pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both lower engine mounts worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear top side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded near ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 128,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 128,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 124,326 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 115,288 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))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 106,992 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a chunk missing out of side wall but cords not exposed also rim slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 106,992 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working also not able to test condition of wipers (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre has a chunk missing out of side wall but cords not exposed also rim slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 95,209 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 90,238 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear one (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 90,238 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear one (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 82,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,715 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 72,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,827 miles

All brake discs worn

Fail 13 Sep 2013 65,858 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2012 52,556 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,806 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2011 33,806 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,279 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,313 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 UGP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UGP, 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 UGP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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