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EO56 FRF

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,114 mi
Last recorded113,114 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 113,114 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 113,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 94,268 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 94,268 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 94,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 86,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2020 86,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under covers fitted

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 83,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2019 83,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 77,053 miles

both rear brake felxs slight deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2018 77,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear brake felxs slight deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,146 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs lipped (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 64,782 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs lipped (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 53,438 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,266 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2013 45,071 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,410 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,427 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,923 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 28,022 miles

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

advise drivers door mirror glass damaged

advise n/s/r jacking rubber missing

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

advise rear seat cushion not secured

Fail 13 May 2010 28,022 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise drivers door mirror glass damaged

advise n/s/r jacking rubber missing

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

advise rear seat cushion not secured

Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,771 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 FRF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FRF, 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 FRF registered?

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

Is EO56 FRF safe to buy?

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