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EO56 FSV

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,021 mi
Last recorded169,021 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 169,021 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 169,021 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 145,833 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 132,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 128,774 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 125,552 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 115,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 115,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 96,402 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 96,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 86,538 miles

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Apr 2017 78,996 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 78,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,043 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 75,018 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres nearing legal limits

Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,071 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,374 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,576 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,262 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 FSV 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 81.8%.

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 FSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO56 FSV registered?

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

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