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SD06 LCA

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,260 mi
Last recorded106,260 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 LCA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 106,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

engine cover undertrays fitted

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 18 Oct 2024 102,007 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 102,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 93,750 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 81,960 miles

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

bonnet release handle damaged

Pass 27 May 2021 76,181 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 76,174 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,813 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,984 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,855 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 63,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,434 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 48,591 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,388 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 45,388 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 38,099 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 30,308 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 30,308 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 23,141 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 12,083 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 10,435 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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SD06 LCA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SD06 LCA, 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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SD06 LCA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 April 2006.

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