2006 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · LS56 HBO
2006 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 137,727 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LS56 HBO Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 137,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS56 HBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 116 (LS56 HBO) between November 2009 and December 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
LS56 HBO Mileage History
- 19/11/200924,245 mi
- 25/11/201028,670 mi+4,425 mi
- 23/11/201135,521 mi+6,851 mi
- 26/11/201243,738 mi+8,217 mi
- 28/11/201354,551 mi+10,813 mi
- 29/11/201463,325 mi+8,774 mi
- 27/11/201571,433 mi+8,108 mi
- 07/12/201571,477 mi+44 mi
- 06/12/201679,774 mi+8,297 mi
- 06/12/201786,625 mi+6,851 mi
- 04/12/201893,502 mi+6,877 mi
- 04/12/2019101,537 mi+8,035 mi
- 04/12/2020106,889 mi+5,352 mi
- 01/12/2021111,976 mi+5,087 mi
- 13/12/2022117,365 mi+5,389 mi
- 15/12/2022117,368 mi+3 mi
- 13/12/2023121,392 mi+4,024 mi
- 15/12/2023121,427 mi+35 mi
- 15/12/2023121,427 mi
- 10/12/2024134,996 mi+13,569 mi
- 05/12/2025137,727 mi+2,731 mi
- 05/12/2025137,727 mi
Average of roughly 7,073 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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