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SH56 LSN

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,768 mi
Last recorded129,768 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 LSN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 129,768 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2019 129,765 miles

Nearside Front lower arm slight play in front bush

Offside Front slight play in front bush

underside of vehicle covering complete floor

Pass 6 Dec 2017 123,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 117,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 112,019 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 112,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 7 Aug 2014 102,183 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

worning ligth on dash

Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,400 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 87,400 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 77,999 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 64,038 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,065 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 28 Nov 2009 31,576 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 LSN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LSN, 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 LSN registered?

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

Is SH56 LSN safe to buy?

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