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LB06 DLE

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,523 mi
Last recorded115,523 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 DLE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 115,523 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 115,523 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 111,172 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 111,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 105,102 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 99,830 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,479 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,791 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 75,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 68,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2012 68,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 61,753 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 61,624 miles

Lower Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2010 53,652 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2009 44,046 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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LB06 DLE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LB06 DLE, 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 LB06 DLE registered?

LB06 DLE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 May 2006.

Is LB06 DLE safe to buy?

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