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EF56 SZP

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,680 mi
Last recorded86,680 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 SZP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 86,680 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 13 Dec 2023 86,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 2mm and bald on edges exposing the cords 205/55R16RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 2mm, bald on outer edge with a cut exposing the cords 205/55R16RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on outer edge 205/55R16RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge 205/55R16RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Dec 2022 84,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush to lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 82,745 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear and N/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 82,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside & Nearside Front Washers (3.5 (a))

Brake Pedal Spongy But Not Excessive

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside Rear Flexi Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Deteriorated But Sealing OK

Fuel Flap Cover Missing

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & Wearing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Wearing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring in poor condition

Fail 24 Nov 2020 80,401 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2019 73,986 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 68,787 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 68,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 58,330 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 52,215 miles

both rear tyres wearing down on inner edges

Fail 15 Nov 2016 52,215 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

both rear tyres wearing down on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2015 49,130 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars

child seat fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2014 42,787 miles

front brake hoses slightly perrished

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2013 39,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 36,114 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 33,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 29,316 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 29,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,090 miles

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 SZP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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