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LF56 EBM

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,236 mi
Last recorded73,236 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 EBM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 73,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 67,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 67,558 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 58,208 miles

Headlamps on different set levels nearside on lowest set

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 58,208 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split multiple times (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamps on different set levels nearside on lowest set

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 48,242 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 44,370 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 40,163 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 35,687 miles

Front and rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,908 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 25,352 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under body trim fitted - unable to fully inspect body condition.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 25,352 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under body trim fitted - unable to fully inspect body condition.

Pass 5 May 2012 20,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted to door sills

service indicator on

Pass 14 May 2011 11,886 miles

cover sills fitted to door sills & underbody sheilds fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 May 2010 4,887 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 4,841 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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LF56 EBM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LF56 EBM, 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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LF56 EBM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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