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EO56 TCZ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,189 mi
Last recorded148,189 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 TCZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2024 148,189 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 138,150 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 132,220 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear of exhaust cat flange bolts eroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 123,800 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 118,032 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 112,154 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 106,663 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 101,287 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 94,695 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 84,666 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 72,777 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,517 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,846 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,594 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 28,490 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 28,479 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,684 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)

traction control warning lights on

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 TCZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

EO56 TCZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is EO56 TCZ safe to buy?

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