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EO56 HTC

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,432 mi
Last recorded144,432 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 HTC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 144,432 miles

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

Front tyres cracked - no cords showing

Front wipers smearing slightly but still clear screen effectively

Nearside Front lower arm ball joint gaiters perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measuring 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measuring 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front lower arm ball joint gaiters perished

Offside Rear shocker bump stop showing signs of wearing

Offside Rear shocker misting - no excessive leak

Rear Tyres cracked - no cords showing

Pass 31 Dec 2019 142,978 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear alxe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 137,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 135,458 miles

o/s and n/s top front bearings noisey

Fail 16 Oct 2017 135,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s and n/s top front bearings noisey

Pass 27 Jul 2016 120,101 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 97,615 miles

rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 17 Jul 2014 85,940 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,484 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,582 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,827 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 60,827 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front jacking point block is missing

Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,201 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 HTC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HTC, 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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EO56 HTC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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