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EJ56 RLZ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,391 mi
Last recorded38,391 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 RLZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 38,391 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 35,862 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 35,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 34,141 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 32,561 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 31,452 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 30,166 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 28,935 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 26,760 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 24,591 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 22,332 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 20,122 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 17,974 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 15,802 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 14,009 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 12,489 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 10,735 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 8,866 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 RLZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 EJ56 RLZ, 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 RLZ registered?

EJ56 RLZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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