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EO56 JHA

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,788 mi
Last recorded116,788 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 116,788 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 114,823 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 113,335 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 111,225 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 110,059 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 108,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake slight imbalance

front exhaust flange nuts badly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2019 108,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake slight imbalance

front exhaust flange nuts badly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 104,032 miles

Front exhaust flange nuts corroding

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

Rear tyre valve stems deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2017 97,021 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2016 88,601 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 88,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 80,440 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 70,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 70,170 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,146 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 54,518 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,153 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,231 miles

abs light on

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,478 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 JHA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 JHA, 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 JHA registered?

EO56 JHA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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