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LD56 EVG

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,920 mi
Last recorded106,920 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 106,920 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 96,932 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 90,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 87,782 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 84,817 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 81,033 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 81,033 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 79,243 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 65,749 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 61,346 miles

Engine undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 52,598 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 38,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 16 Nov 2015 38,588 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 9 Dec 2014 34,773 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 34,773 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 30,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

o/s indicator side repeater lanp loose

Fail 7 Sep 2012 26,912 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,912 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Aug 2011 22,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,475 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 15,110 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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LD56 EVG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LD56 EVG, 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 EVG registered?

LD56 EVG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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