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LA56 OKW

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,279 mi
Last recorded94,279 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 OKW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 94,279 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 92,707 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 90,984 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 89,503 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 88,849 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 88,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 87,254 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 87,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 83,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 79,512 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 71,964 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,967 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,719 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 49,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 34,375 miles

ADVISE O/SIDE REAR TYRE 3mm

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 24,946 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 24,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 19,349 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2010 14,660 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 9,672 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 OKW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OKW, 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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LA56 OKW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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