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EK56 FKX

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,802 mi
Last recorded91,802 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 FKX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2021 91,802 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front pad wire broked

Pass 27 Jul 2020 87,416 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 87,416 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 82,284 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 82,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 76,324 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 25 Jul 2018 76,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,418 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,577 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 67,577 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,776 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 64,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2013 60,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,990 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,348 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 39,525 miles

both front tyre edges worn tacking recommended

both front tyres has cuts

brake warning lamp on

Fail 23 Nov 2009 38,548 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front and offside rear tyres tread has cuts

both front tyres edges worn tracking recommended

brake warning lamp on

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 FKX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FKX, 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 FKX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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