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BJ56 EUU

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,398 mi
Last recorded49,398 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 EUU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 49,398 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 44,879 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 44,879 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 40,953 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 36,573 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 35,706 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 34,817 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 34,510 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,621 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 32,327 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,991 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn

Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,185 miles

all tyres worn low

Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,399 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Dec 2009 12,259 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 12,259 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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BJ56 EUU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EUU, 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 EUU registered?

BJ56 EUU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ56 EUU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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