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EO56 TCU

2006 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,741 mi
Last recorded117,741 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 TCU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 117,741 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 104,058 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 87,626 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 78,465 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s + o/s (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 71,221 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 63,040 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 57,147 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 50,419 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,296 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp illuminated

front registration plate slight damage

nearside front bumper damage

Fail 29 Feb 2012 39,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp illuminated

front registration plate slight damage

nearside front bumper damage

Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,519 miles

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

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

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

vehicle presented boot full unable to fully inspect inner panels

Pass 31 Dec 2009 24,264 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 22,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 TCU is a 2006 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

EO56 TCU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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