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LA56 HDC

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,384 mi
Last recorded28,384 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 HDC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 28,384 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 24,623 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 23,224 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 21,455 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 19,774 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 18,260 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 18,260 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,105 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2014 13,690 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 11,941 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 8,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2011 6,407 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 4,471 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2010 4,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LA56 HDC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LA56 HDC, 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 LA56 HDC registered?

LA56 HDC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is LA56 HDC safe to buy?

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