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EK56 UNH

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,594 mi
Last recorded131,594 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 UNH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 131,594 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 129,730 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 121,960 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 116,325 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 110,270 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 101,814 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,649 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 88,738 miles

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

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

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 14 Mar 2018 80,625 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,910 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,123 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,014 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,243 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,865 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,834 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,611 miles

advize o/s/r tyre has small nail in it

advize o/s/r wheel has slight dent on inner rim edge

Pass 10 Apr 2010 16,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2009 9,083 miles

very light cracking in all tyre treads.

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 UNH is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UNH, 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 UNH registered?

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

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