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LD56 PXE

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

114,716 mi
Last recorded114,716 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 PXE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 114,716 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 114,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 99,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 87,277 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 76,577 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,643 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 67,808 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,364 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,600 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,339 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 50,463 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 44,456 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 23 Sep 2013 39,597 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,131 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,305 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,330 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,274 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 PXE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PXE, 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 PXE registered?

LD56 PXE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is LD56 PXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 PXE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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