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WG56 LME

2006 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,930 mi
Last recorded97,930 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 31681,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 LME
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 97,930 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 93,996 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 92,702 miles

Engine covers and full undertrays/shields/covers fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 91,194 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 91,184 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 88,586 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Can not see clearly as under tray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 84,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly cracking. (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 80,813 miles

exhaust blow,under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 76,226 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front propshaft rubber coupling biginning crack will require to change soon

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

Pass 25 May 2015 71,165 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 66,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2014 66,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,456 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 60,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,688 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 50,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2011 43,854 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 43,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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WG56 LME is a 2006 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,192 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG56 LME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WG56 LME registered?

WG56 LME is a 2006 BMW 316, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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