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EK56 ULZ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

119,675 mi
Last recorded119,675 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 119,675 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 119,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 108,901 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 95,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 83,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 75,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 70,657 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 61,862 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,246 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,880 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,121 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 18,721 miles

STRONG ADVISE - All tyres deep cracks around whole tyres in tread

STRONG ADVISE - Bad heel toe wear, Tracking possibly out?

Service light on

Pass 21 Sep 2011 13,333 miles

all 4tyres cracked between treads

Pass 9 Sep 2010 11,230 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 9,763 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 ULZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ULZ, 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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What year was EK56 ULZ registered?

EK56 ULZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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