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LD56 VWP

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,402 mi
Last recorded90,402 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 90,402 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 83,936 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 82,170 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 82,170 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 78,408 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,608 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 75,608 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,238 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 71,238 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 62,671 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 61,514 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 60,227 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 60,227 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 58,958 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 54,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,210 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 7 Jan 2011 39,101 miles

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

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

plastic undershield fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2010 32,954 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 VWP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

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

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