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LD56 PYJ

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,021 mi
Last recorded114,021 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 PYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 114,021 miles

Power steering slightly malfunctioning but steering not affected

Pass 31 Jul 2025 109,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering slightly malfunctioning but steering not affected

Fail 31 Jul 2025 109,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering slightly malfunctioning but steering not affected

Pass 31 Jul 2024 104,584 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 104,584 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose rear diff- cv joint bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose rear diff- cv joint bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 98,121 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 98,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 91,835 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 91,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 87,143 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 87,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 83,256 miles

both front brake hoses worn

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,026 miles

front both brake hoses slights cuts

rear brakes pads worn

Fail 19 Oct 2018 82,026 miles

front both brake hoses slights cuts

rear brakes pads worn

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 78,767 miles

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)

front pads low

o/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,631 miles

ENGINE BAY COVERS FITTED

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 Apr 2015 70,023 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 70,023 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,877 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,369 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 54,018 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 54,018 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,729 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,139 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 PYJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD56 PYJ registered?

LD56 PYJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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