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AP56 EMF

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,619 mi
Last recorded98,619 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 EMF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 98,619 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 92,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play linkage also appears slightly bent (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps secured with cable ties

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 7 Dec 2023 92,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play linkage also appears slightly bent (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamps secured with cable ties

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Aug 2022 84,803 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 83,317 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,780 miles

Offside Front Body panel damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2019 80,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 77,666 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,851 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,202 miles

Brake pad wear warning light is ON.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 72,202 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad wear warning light is ON.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,032 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 62,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,256 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 56,256 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,772 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,404 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 34,828 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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AP56 EMF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP56 EMF, 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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AP56 EMF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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