MOT Status
ValidMileage
127,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under tray fitted.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
under tray fitted.
Oil leak, but not excessive towars bottom end of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive towars bottom end of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Both front tyres wearing on edges.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear tyre on 3mm.
Undertrays fitted.
offside rear tyre starting to get low on tread
Runflat light illuminated
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Runflat light illuminated
steering lock light on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
advise nearside front wheel damage
advise steering light on
advise nearside front wheel damage
advise steering light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF56 EBM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 EBM, 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 EBM registered?
EF56 EBM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2006.
Is EF56 EBM safe to buy?
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