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EK56 FLX

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,321 mi
Last recorded34,321 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 34,321 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 33,931 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 33,564 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 33,159 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 32,541 miles

PLEASE BE ADVISED REAR TYRES DATED 27TH WEEK OF 2010 MAKING THEM 11YRS OLD

Pass 2 Sep 2020 31,990 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 31,390 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hosed perished slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front headlight faded and yellowed

Pass 21 Aug 2018 30,571 miles

Offside Front brake flexi-pipe starting to perish

Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,762 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 28,910 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 28,910 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,686 miles

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 27 Aug 2014 25,622 miles

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)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 25,622 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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 4 Sep 2013 24,579 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,775 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,856 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 18,281 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 15,883 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 FLX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FLX, 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 FLX registered?

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

Is EK56 FLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK56 FLX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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