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EF56 DZS

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,138 mi
Last recorded133,138 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 DZS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 133,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 128,870 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 123,908 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 121,174 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 119,465 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 111,878 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 102,756 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 102,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 93,050 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen has stone chips

Fail 28 Oct 2014 90,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,275 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 79,591 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,329 miles

front tyres worn outer edge

rear tyres worn low

Pass 12 Oct 2010 70,114 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,353 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 56,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EF56 DZS is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EF56 DZS, 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 EF56 DZS registered?

EF56 DZS is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is EF56 DZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 DZS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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