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EO56 FSJ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,779 mi
Last recorded108,779 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 108,779 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 105,517 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 97,357 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 93,187 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 92,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 91,688 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 88,727 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 88,725 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,487 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some vehicle components

Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,834 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 73,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,493 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2016 65,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2015 62,530 miles

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

Nearside front jacking point, block missing

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 62,530 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside front jacking point, block missing

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 59,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 56,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf steering rack slight play

Fail 5 Jan 2013 56,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf steering rack slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,332 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 45,029 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,393 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,233 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 33,231 miles

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

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 FSJ 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 78.3%.

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 FSJ, 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 FSJ registered?

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

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