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EF56 EBL

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,245 mi
Last recorded97,245 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 97,245 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 97,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 92,660 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 90,472 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 87,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 84,955 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 84,397 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 84,397 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 84,012 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 83,982 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 83,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 81,580 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 78,049 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 73,454 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 66,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 66,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre treads getting low

warning lights on

Fail 8 Feb 2013 60,889 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion patch on osf outer disc face

osr disc corroded

rear tyre treads getting low

warning lights on

Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,993 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 53,993 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,657 miles

offside rear brake disc heavilly pitted

Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,076 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 37,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,622 miles

plastic under trays fitted

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 EBL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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