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EK56 AAV

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,379 mi
Last recorded165,379 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 AAV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 165,379 miles

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2023 165,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 165,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 157,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 157,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 157,920 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated ALL ROUND (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 9 Oct 2021 151,140 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 146,082 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 146,082 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 140,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Center Suspension arm slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2018 132,751 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 130,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake wear sensor insecure

both front tyres worn outer shoulder and osf worn to secondary rubber

Pass 10 Dec 2016 110,625 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 92,250 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,190 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 60,190 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 56,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 56,017 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 53,875 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on the outer edge

O/S/F tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 10 Aug 2012 53,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre worn on the outer edge

O/S/F tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,069 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 40,263 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 36,150 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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EK56 AAV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EK56 AAV, 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 EK56 AAV registered?

EK56 AAV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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