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EO56 FRL

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,771 mi
Last recorded119,771 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 119,771 miles

Front Lower Grill damaged

Fuel flap deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 119,771 miles

Front Lower Grill damaged

Fuel flap deteriorated

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 118,252 miles

Front bumper and grill deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted kerbed (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 118,230 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front bumper deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted kerbed (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 110,282 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2018 104,624 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both very perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 5 Jun 2018 104,624 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both very perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 8 Jun 2017 97,715 miles

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

engine covers/under covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2017 97,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers/under covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 93,241 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 88,470 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 83,487 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,414 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 25 Aug 2012 62,474 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,129 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,969 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,012 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 FRL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FRL, 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 FRL registered?

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

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