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EF56 EBO

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,485 mi
Last recorded113,485 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 113,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (marked)plastic coating swolen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 113,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (marked)plastic coating swolen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 103,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 98,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 94,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 88,877 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 83,889 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,246 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 73,358 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 67,750 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,725 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,399 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,462 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,166 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 29,166 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 23,011 miles

under tray fitted, cannot inspect some testable items.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 16,672 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 16,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 15,507 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres worn (JUST ON LIMIT)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 15,507 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn (JUST ON LIMIT)

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 EBO 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 80%.

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

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