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LD56 NWF

2006 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,078 mi
Last recorded118,078 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 NWF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 118,078 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 118,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 114,866 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 114,853 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 112,202 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 112,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 106,495 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 101,212 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 96,870 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 92,259 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 86,886 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 83,523 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 80,112 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 74,329 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,935 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,597 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,441 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,225 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,418 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,657 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 NWF is a 2006 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NWF, 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 NWF registered?

LD56 NWF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is LD56 NWF safe to buy?

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