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AJ56 EAM

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,829 mi
Last recorded112,829 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 EAM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 112,829 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 110,521 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 104,667 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 104,660 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 98,618 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 93,612 miles

rear brake pads look a little low

Pass 30 Nov 2015 85,859 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 80,992 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 75,731 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,503 miles

traction control light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 66,039 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 58,184 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,511 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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AJ56 EAM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AJ56 EAM, 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 AJ56 EAM registered?

AJ56 EAM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 4 November 2006.

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