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EF56 EBM

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,207 mi
Last recorded127,207 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 127,207 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 117,738 miles

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.

Fail 3 Nov 2021 117,738 miles

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.

Pass 17 Oct 2020 109,547 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive towars bottom end of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 109,547 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 102,226 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 102,226 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 95,588 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,947 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,005 miles

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.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 70,706 miles

offside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 2 Dec 2014 63,314 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,437 miles

Runflat light illuminated

Fail 12 Nov 2013 57,437 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Runflat light illuminated

Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,182 miles

steering lock light on

Fail 2 Dec 2011 43,757 miles

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

advise nearside front wheel damage

advise steering light on

Pass 2 Dec 2011 43,757 miles

advise nearside front wheel damage

advise steering light on

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,123 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,015 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 24,015 miles

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.

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 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.

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