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BJ56 EOV

2006 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,951 mi
Last recorded112,951 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 EOV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 112,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 106,977 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 104,863 miles

Offside rear view mirror is slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 97,506 miles

Front wipers smear

Offside obligatory rear view mirror is slightly deteriorated

Rear differential is noisy

Pass 8 Dec 2017 87,652 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear break pads starting to wear thin

Pass 6 Dec 2016 77,047 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 67,071 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 59,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2011 38,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,643 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 31,074 miles

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

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

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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BJ56 EOV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 BJ56 EOV, 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 BJ56 EOV registered?

BJ56 EOV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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