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WF56 LVX

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

89,574 mi
Last recorded89,574 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 LVX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 89,574 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 85,208 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 81,059 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,495 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 74,516 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 70,341 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 66,009 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 59,026 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 52,802 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 47,157 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 41,986 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 37,645 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)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 31,264 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,264 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 25,692 miles

N/S/F tyre tread low

Pass 9 Jan 2012 19,568 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 13,744 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 9,627 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 5,915 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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WF56 LVX 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 94.7%.

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 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 WF56 LVX, 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 WF56 LVX?

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What year was WF56 LVX registered?

WF56 LVX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is WF56 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF56 LVX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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