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WJ56 LEF

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,078 mi
Last recorded122,078 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 LEF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 122,078 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 98,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre has a deep cut in tread no cords visible

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,413 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,242 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 67,232 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,774 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 50,849 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 50,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 35,229 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 25,912 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 16,545 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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WJ56 LEF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WJ56 LEF, 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

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What year was WJ56 LEF registered?

WJ56 LEF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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