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EK56 DPF

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,763 mi
Last recorded79,763 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 79,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 79,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 79,207 miles

Offside Front headlights condensation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 79,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlights condensation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 78,563 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 77,668 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 76,622 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 75,603 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 75,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 74,936 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,114 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 73,114 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 71,404 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 70,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall perishing

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 67,960 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 65,576 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 65,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,445 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,628 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 50,722 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,029 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,437 miles

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

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 DPF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK56 DPF registered?

EK56 DPF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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