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EK56 FKO

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

139,896 mi
Last recorded139,896 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 139,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON , ENGINE RUNNING WITH MISFIRE (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91v run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91v run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE Rear exhaust heat shield loose

ADVISE Underbody , suspension , steering , brake , exhaust components rubber bushes /boots and hoses covered in Age related corrosion and wear /perishing

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens misting up aim ok time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad warning wire rubber on drive shaft ,, been fitted wrong

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower of engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 130,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perished slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2024 124,096 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear are on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front are on 3mm also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal is worn

rear exhaust mount is broken

wipers are smeary

Fail 16 Feb 2024 124,094 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear are on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front are on 3mm also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal is worn

rear exhaust mount is broken

wipers are smeary

Pass 10 Feb 2023 118,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 118,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 113,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front windscreen small chip

Fail 18 Feb 2022 113,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front windscreen small chip

Pass 17 Feb 2021 104,549 miles

Front small windscreen chip

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 95,368 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 Feb 2020 95,368 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Feb 2019 85,236 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both perished/ cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 85,236 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both perished/ cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 75,604 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 68,120 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 68,120 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,668 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 45,274 miles

nsf tyre worn low outer edge

rear metal brake pipes corroded at ends

Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,982 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,105 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 29,091 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 24,480 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 24,480 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 19,868 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 17,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 16,714 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 FKO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EK56 FKO, 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 FKO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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