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LD56 BFY

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,981 mi
Last recorded179,981 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 BFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 179,981 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 165,480 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 153,884 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 137,291 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 118,879 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 96,424 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 65,224 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,224 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,134 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 44,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

O/S/F/TYER WORN TO 3MM

Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,859 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 12,713 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres are wearing on shoulders close to tread markers

offside rear and nearside rear tyres are wearing close to tread markers

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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LD56 BFY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LD56 BFY, 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 LD56 BFY registered?

LD56 BFY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is LD56 BFY safe to buy?

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