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BJ56 EPL

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,010 mi
Last recorded96,010 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 EPL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 96,010 miles

REAR SCREEN WASH INOPERATIVE

TYRE PRESSURELAMP CONSTANTLY ON

Fail 25 Jan 2020 26,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

REAR SCREEN WASH INOPERATIVE

TYRE PRESSURELAMP CONSTANTLY ON

Pass 5 Feb 2019 89,411 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 74,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a small cut in the tread which reaches the ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 74,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 RFT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a small cut in the tread which reaches the ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 67,965 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 62,097 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to rear seats

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 57,600 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 51,498 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2012 45,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 39,913 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,442 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,068 miles

Bothg front tyres are worn on edges

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)

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 EPL 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 84.6%.

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 EPL, 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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BJ56 EPL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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