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SP56 LDN

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,729 mi
Last recorded101,729 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 LDN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 101,729 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 100,884 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 79,686 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 74,827 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 74,559 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 11,871 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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SP56 LDN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP56 LDN, 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

How do I check the history of SP56 LDN?

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What year was SP56 LDN registered?

SP56 LDN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is SP56 LDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 LDN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP56 LDN have outstanding finance?

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