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EO56 FPK

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,017 mi
Last recorded156,017 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 FPK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 156,017 miles

Both anti roll bar drop links are fouling the lower suspension arms as the suspension has been modified and the drop links are now too long

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Nov 2023 156,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both anti roll bar drop links are fouling the lower suspension arms as the suspension has been modified and the drop links are now too long

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 139,130 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 139,108 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front McPherson strut top mount rough and noisy

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre Pressure monitor fault lamp on

Pass 21 Oct 2021 138,715 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses from subframe to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres small cuts and cracks/starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear tyre valves (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 138,692 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses from subframe to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres small cuts and cracks/starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear tyre valves (5.2.3 (j))

TPMS warning light illuminated

Pass 11 Jan 2021 138,192 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 134,454 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed drivers and o/s/r door external handles seized in open position (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 134,452 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed drivers and o/s/r door external handles seized in open position (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 129,327 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 129,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 124,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear bump stop broken

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Small cuts in nearside rear tyre

Undertrays fitted through out

Fail 11 Jan 2018 124,194 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear bump stop broken

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Small cuts in nearside rear tyre

Undertrays fitted through out

Pass 9 Jan 2017 112,730 miles

Drivers door outer handle sticking

Exhaust system rusty in places

Front and rear numberplates starting to seperate

Slight damage to offside front headlamp assembly

Undertrays fitted through-out

Pass 5 Jan 2016 100,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Jan 2015 89,579 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear washer not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,816 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,714 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,370 miles

Both rear tyres getting down and wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2010 40,345 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,566 miles

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

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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EO56 FPK is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO56 FPK, 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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EO56 FPK is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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