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EF56 EBD

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,528 mi
Last recorded96,528 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 96,528 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 87,342 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated / fuel flap insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2024 87,342 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal deteriorated / fuel flap insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2023 71,817 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 71,605 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 71,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 65,332 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 63,663 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 61,749 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 61,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 59,053 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 59,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,615 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,600 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,217 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 45,932 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 43,538 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,577 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,409 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,904 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 28,565 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 28,565 miles

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

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 EBD is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EF56 EBD, 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 EF56 EBD registered?

EF56 EBD is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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