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EA56 MXW

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,720 mi
Last recorded124,720 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 124,720 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 114,398 miles

Front Brake pad warning wore broken

Fail 5 Jan 2018 114,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad warning wore broken

TPMS light on

Pass 8 Jan 2017 104,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 93,781 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,410 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 72,609 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,033 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2011 54,597 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 54,597 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,964 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,637 miles

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

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)

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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 MXW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA56 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

EA56 MXW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is EA56 MXW safe to buy?

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