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EJ56 AJV

2006 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,880 mi
Last recorded62,880 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 AJV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 62,880 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 36,890 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 36,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,043 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 35,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 60,712 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 53,883 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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EJ56 AJV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 EJ56 AJV, 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 EJ56 AJV registered?

EJ56 AJV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is EJ56 AJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ56 AJV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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