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LF56 HCU

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,605 mi
Last recorded89,605 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 HCU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 89,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge and deep cuts and cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 87,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge and deep cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 84,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear on inner edge and cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 80,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and badly cracling on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 80,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and badly cracling on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 75,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush worn and has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has deep cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush worn and has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 70,538 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 70,538 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system to brake cliper (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 63,960 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2017 60,096 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 55,837 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,074 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,236 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 43,295 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,058 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 348,916 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,415 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 21,415 miles

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

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

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 HCU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HCU, 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 HCU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is LF56 HCU safe to buy?

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