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SH56 LRE

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,234 mi
Last recorded74,234 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 LRE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2022 74,234 miles

2x nuts snapped on cat pipe

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 72,943 miles

2 nuts missing from cat

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 69,801 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 66,672 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,433 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,967 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 57,729 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,168 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,450 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,587 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,703 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,123 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,034 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 14,004 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 LRE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH56 LRE registered?

SH56 LRE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is SH56 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH56 LRE shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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