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EN56 HHD

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,888 mi
Last recorded112,888 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 HHD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 112,888 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 112,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 105,411 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 99,279 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 99,279 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 94,234 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 85,201 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,690 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 78,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 76,910 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 73,723 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,136 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 67,927 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,666 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 60,763 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 58,018 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,018 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,005 miles

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

Rear brake disc's corroded on inner surface.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,627 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,804 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 35,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre wear

Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,259 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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EN56 HHD is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EN56 HHD, 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 EN56 HHD registered?

EN56 HHD is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is EN56 HHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN56 HHD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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