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EO56 FRP

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,806 mi
Last recorded143,806 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 143,806 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 143,449 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 143,321 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 140,084 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 127,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 125,451 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 115,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjust met or repair.

Fail 11 Aug 2018 115,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjust met or repair.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 105,819 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 94,623 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 79,891 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,881 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 47,080 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 47,080 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,587 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 27,555 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 FRP 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 82.4%.

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 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 FRP, 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 FRP registered?

EO56 FRP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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