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EA56 KVW

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,954 mi
Last recorded143,954 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 143,954 miles

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

undertrays fitted front to back

Pass 25 Jul 2019 138,365 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 138,365 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 129,738 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 117,898 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 117,897 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 106,262 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 93,233 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel cap perished

undertray

Pass 6 Oct 2014 81,074 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)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 70,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 60,726 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,974 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 47,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,981 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 29,576 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 29,576 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KVW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KVW, 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 KVW registered?

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

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