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LF06 DWL

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,652 mi
Last recorded130,652 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 DWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 130,652 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 130,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 125,584 miles

Brake warning lamp on dashboard lit

Front brake discs appear worn on the inner faces

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside and nearside front brake hoses perishing

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Offside front tyre bald on the edges and has a cut in the tread down to the cord

Fail 2 Feb 2016 124,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake warning lamp on dashboard lit

Front brake discs appear worn on the inner faces

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside and nearside front brake hoses perishing

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Offside front tyre bald on the edges and has a cut in the tread down to the cord

Fail 17 Feb 2015 110,239 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses cracking and perished

Both front tyres scrubbed and nearly bald on the edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pads low

Slight buckle in nearside front wheel

Pass 17 Feb 2015 110,239 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses cracking and perished

Both front tyres scrubbed and nearly bald on the edges

Rear brake pads low

Slight buckle in nearside front wheel

Pass 31 Jan 2014 93,801 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,561 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 79,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure warning lit.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,026 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 68,026 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,276 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,262 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,172 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,040 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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LF06 DWL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LF06 DWL, 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 LF06 DWL registered?

LF06 DWL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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