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EO56 FRC

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,094 mi
Last recorded109,094 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 109,094 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 100,008 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 92,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 82,125 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,401 miles

engine bay and under body covers

Fail 9 Sep 2016 74,401 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine bay and under body covers

Pass 30 Jul 2015 70,348 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 62,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,608 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 54,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,527 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,124 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,252 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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EO56 FRC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EO56 FRC, 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 EO56 FRC registered?

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

Is EO56 FRC safe to buy?

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