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EA56 TJO

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,615 mi
Last recorded116,615 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 TJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 116,615 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 104,199 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 91,889 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 80,765 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 69,181 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 65,043 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 62,226 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 53,201 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 48,761 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 48,761 miles

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

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,185 miles

steering lock warning on dash but still operates correctly

Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,542 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,565 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 30,391 miles

front and rear tyres have slight cracking on outer shoulders.

headlamp aim was slightly too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 25,073 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 25,073 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 19,929 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 15,882 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 15,882 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 12,457 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 TJO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA56 TJO registered?

EA56 TJO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is EA56 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 TJO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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