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EK56 FHT

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,342 mi
Last recorded111,342 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 111,342 miles

Both front brake hoses are perishing

Offside rear tyre is on the legal limit

offside front tyre is cracking up and wearing close to the legal limit

Fail 28 Apr 2021 111,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Both front brake hoses are perishing

Offside rear tyre is on the legal limit

offside front tyre is cracking up and wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 20 Feb 2020 95,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some condensation offside headlamp

Fail 20 Feb 2020 95,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some condensation offside headlamp

Fail 10 Feb 2020 95,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 87,882 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 85,324 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 82,828 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear x 2 tyres worn on both edges

Fail 20 Jan 2017 82,823 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear x 2 tyres worn on both edges

Pass 16 Jan 2016 77,841 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 73,472 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 63,378 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,806 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 51,021 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 51,021 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 43,795 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 31,885 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 31,880 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FHT is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FHT, 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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EK56 FHT is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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