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LD56 WZX

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,043 mi
Last recorded75,043 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 WZX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 75,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 74,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,360 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,079 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 55,079 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,712 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 44,510 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 37,098 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,557 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 26,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,536 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 20,880 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 WZX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZX, 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 WZX registered?

LD56 WZX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is LD56 WZX safe to buy?

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