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SH56 LMV

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,051 mi
Last recorded112,051 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 LMV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 112,051 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 112,051 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 98,789 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 86,733 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 76,106 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 65,204 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,213 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 37,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,964 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 30,097 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,901 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 24,590 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 17,938 miles

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 6 Jun 2011 14,325 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 9,664 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 9,664 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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SH56 LMV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SH56 LMV, 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 SH56 LMV registered?

SH56 LMV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is SH56 LMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH56 LMV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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