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SH56 LNA

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,065 mi
Last recorded158,065 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 158,065 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 136,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front poor beam pattern

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

noisy rear diff

Pass 3 Oct 2023 114,118 miles

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

DIFFERENTIAL NOISY

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 92,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 85,422 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 85,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 74,327 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,391 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,245 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,975 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 45,927 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 40,399 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 40,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,733 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 26,829 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 17,802 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 17,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 LNA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LNA, 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 LNA registered?

SH56 LNA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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