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LD56 KAJ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,349 mi
Last recorded139,349 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 KAJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 139,349 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 138,949 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 138,939 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 135,390 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 135,381 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 136,079 miles

Front Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

damage on osr body but no sharp edges

fuel flap missing

Pass 14 Jan 2020 129,099 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 129,099 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 126,189 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 126,189 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 122,736 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 120,018 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 120,018 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 117,513 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 108,593 miles

engine lamp on

Pass 20 Nov 2013 96,722 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 85,749 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 76,223 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,884 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 66,037 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 KAJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KAJ, 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 KAJ registered?

LD56 KAJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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