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EA56 KSV

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,273 mi
Last recorded117,273 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 KSV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 117,273 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Unable to test adult belts due to items covering seats

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 117,273 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Unable to test adult belts due to items covering seats

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 111,261 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 111,261 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 105,432 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 105,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 101,152 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 101,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 96,661 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 96,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2018 92,565 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,854 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 85,224 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 78,639 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 78,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 68,439 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 58,695 miles

under engine cover to do full espaction

Pass 22 Dec 2011 49,108 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 49,108 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 39,476 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,117 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 32,117 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,690 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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EA56 KSV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA56 KSV, 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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EA56 KSV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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