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EA56 KUJ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,433 mi
Last recorded89,433 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 KUJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 89,433 miles

Nearside Front spring caught gaitor

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 88,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

rear sub frame and suspension arms have corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2024 88,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

rear sub frame and suspension arms have corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,364 miles

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

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

rear sub frame and suspension arms have corrosion

small chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2022 87,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake hoses slightly perished

front windscreen small chips

Pass 9 Nov 2021 86,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes at rear brake hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front shock absorber dust covers loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers floor covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2021 86,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear ball joint rubber torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes at rear brake hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front shock absorber dust covers loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers floor covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 85,552 miles

cover sills and under trays fitted

small chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2019 84,286 miles

brake pipe at o/s/f and n/s/f flexi hoses have corrosion

cover sills and under trays fitted

n/s/f tyre tread splitting

Fail 14 Nov 2019 84,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipe at o/s/f and n/s/f flexi hoses have corrosion

cover sills and under trays fitted

n/s/f tyre tread splitting

Pass 6 Dec 2018 80,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipe at n/s/f flexi hose has corrosion

brake pipe at o/s/f flexi hose has corrosion

edge o/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r and n/s/r lower track control arms bushes worn

rear brake pipes starting to swell

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 77,044 miles

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

cover sills and under trays fitted

edge o/s/f tyre worn

signs of leakage n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 30 Nov 2016 72,882 miles

Both rear short brake pipes slightly swollen

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

Plastic undertrays fitted

Sill covers

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 72,881 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear short brake pipes slightly swollen

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

Plastic undertrays fitted

Sill covers

Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,090 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

cover sills fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2014 62,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 47,154 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,721 miles

brake warning light on

cover sills fitted

inner edge of both front tyres wearing unevenly

most of under car covered in plastic covers

Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,594 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 31,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 KUJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 KUJ, 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 KUJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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