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BV56 EKB

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,184 mi
Last recorded108,184 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 EKB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 108,184 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 108,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 81,498 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 67,405 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 66,472 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 62,324 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 55,615 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,594 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,057 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,040 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,076 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 43,416 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 39,514 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,743 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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BV56 EKB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver 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 BV56 EKB, 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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BV56 EKB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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