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EO06 FTD

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

144,669 mi
Last recorded144,669 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 FTD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 144,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

differential has slight oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2024 135,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 121,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 115,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 110,547 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 106,568 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 101,154 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 101,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 95,079 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 89,473 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 84,434 miles

Engine covers fitted unable to check some components

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock worn and week

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of radial cracking around the side walls

Under trays and covers fitted unable to check some components

Fail 20 Apr 2016 84,434 miles

Engine covers fitted unable to check some components

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock worn and week

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of radial cracking around the side walls

Under trays and covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,410 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 74,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 66,450 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,668 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 54,900 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,703 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,997 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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EO06 FTD is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue 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 EO06 FTD, 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 EO06 FTD registered?

EO06 FTD is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is EO06 FTD safe to buy?

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