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LD56 VWN

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,335 mi
Last recorded110,335 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 110,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,348 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 106,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 92,785 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 78,087 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 78,087 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has inner and outer edges worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 75,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 57,800 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,985 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,472 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,080 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,653 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 22,729 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 20,541 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 16,309 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 5,806 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 VWN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

LD56 VWN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is LD56 VWN safe to buy?

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