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EO56 FSG

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,448 mi
Last recorded138,448 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 138,448 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm at top of hub inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 20 Nov 2023 138,448 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm at top of hub inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Dec 2022 131,637 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 5 Dec 2022 131,637 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Nov 2021 123,134 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 24 Nov 2021 123,134 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Dec 2020 114,001 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Dec 2019 105,657 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Oct 2018 90,642 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 90,642 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,381 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 80,381 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,574 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,648 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,578 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 50,235 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,235 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 43,536 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 43,536 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 40,303 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,303 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,773 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,008 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 FSG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

EO56 FSG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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