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LA06 UPZ

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,155 mi
Last recorded76,155 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 UPZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 76,155 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 76,155 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 68,978 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 68,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 67,544 miles

Front Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 67,544 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 62,768 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 57,331 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,511 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 49,511 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 46,359 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)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 46,281 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 42,179 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to nearside front

Pass 9 Aug 2012 30,859 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,242 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,776 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 14,880 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 14,880 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 7,928 miles

vehecle has been involved in a major front end collision

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 UPZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

LA06 UPZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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