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WF56 LXG

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,502 mi
Last recorded95,502 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 95,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 95,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover is insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover is insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 83,230 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 83,037 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 83,037 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 79,442 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 1 Dec 2020 74,764 miles

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 16 Nov 2019 70,685 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 65,508 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 61,691 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,859 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 53,544 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 47,973 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 41,129 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,592 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 31,407 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 26,681 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,434 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 LXG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WF56 LXG, 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 WF56 LXG registered?

WF56 LXG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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The MOT history for WF56 LXG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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