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LF06 EDX

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,697 mi
Last recorded76,697 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 EDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 76,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 75,588 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 73,392 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 68,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 68,677 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 62,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 62,723 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2012 52,252 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 52,252 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 41,836 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,740 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 38,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,566 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,892 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 EDX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EDX, 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 EDX registered?

LF06 EDX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is LF06 EDX safe to buy?

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