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EJ55 HND

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,727 mi
Last recorded80,727 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 HND
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 80,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2025 78,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre losing air ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 76,967 miles

Offside Rear Jacking point missing

Fail 28 Mar 2024 76,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Jacking point missing

Pass 4 Apr 2023 74,532 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 72,089 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 68,888 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 67,046 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 64,341 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,384 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,369 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 56,044 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 53,166 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 51,229 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 48,391 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 43,948 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 38,974 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 31,747 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,337 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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EJ55 HND is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EJ55 HND, 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 EJ55 HND registered?

EJ55 HND is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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