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LA56 LKE

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,540 mi
Last recorded93,540 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 LKE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 93,540 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 90,465 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 90,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 86,724 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 82,899 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses perished.

Oil leaks.

Fail 16 Dec 2022 82,899 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses perished.

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaks.

Pass 10 Dec 2021 81,161 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses perished.

Brake pipes starting to corrode in places.

Front wipers poor recommend replacement soon.

N/s/r tyre tread getting close to legal limit.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Fail 10 Dec 2021 81,161 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses perished.

Brake pipes starting to corrode in places.

Front wipers poor recommend replacement soon.

N/s/r tyre tread getting close to legal limit.

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 18 Dec 2020 79,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at unions with rubber hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 79,002 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at unions with rubber hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 76,414 miles

Oil leaks.

Pass 14 Dec 2018 69,383 miles

Screw in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 64,404 miles

Nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2016 60,015 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Fail 16 Dec 2016 60,015 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 55,398 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 55,398 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 51,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake flexi hose perished

Fail 18 Dec 2013 47,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front brake pad sensor not conected

Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front brake pad sensor not conected

Pass 10 Dec 2012 43,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2012 43,495 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 38,483 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 28,324 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 18,636 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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LA56 LKE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LA56 LKE, 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 LKE registered?

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

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