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LF06 EER

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,020 mi
Last recorded65,020 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 EER
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 65,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 65,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 63,587 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 62,031 miles

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2023 62,031 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2022 59,738 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2021 57,372 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 55,263 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 53,109 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 14 Sep 2019 53,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear pads getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2018 49,397 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2017 45,745 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,645 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,742 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 37,277 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 33,727 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 28,727 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,936 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 18,196 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,579 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 EER is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LF06 EER, 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 EER registered?

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

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