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EA56 KVO

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,019 mi
Last recorded122,019 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 KVO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 122,019 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 122,019 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S + O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 118,402 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 116,048 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 114,394 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 114,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 112,201 miles

under tray fitted engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 109,158 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under Tray Fitted Engine Cover Fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2020 109,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under Tray Fitted Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 104,483 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 99,495 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 95,136 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 90,718 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 90,718 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,432 miles

rear seat belts not checked because of child fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 83,432 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seat belts not checked because of child fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2014 76,629 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 76,629 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 70,195 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outter edge wearing smooth

Offside front tyre outter edge wearing smooth

Pass 14 Sep 2013 70,195 miles

Nearside front tyre outter edge wearing smooth

Offside front tyre outter edge wearing smooth

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,691 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 57,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 53,824 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,389 miles

front inner pads starting to wear low

rear inner pads starting to wear low

Fail 14 Sep 2009 38,848 miles

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

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

front inner pads starting to wear low

rear inner pads starting to wear low

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 KVO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KVO, 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 EA56 KVO registered?

EA56 KVO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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