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EO56 UTW

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,584 mi
Last recorded144,584 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 UTW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 144,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2021 144,580 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2020 142,348 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear top front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 142,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear top front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 128,738 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 121,898 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)

TPMS Lamp On

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 121,898 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)

TPMS Lamp On

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 110,402 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 98,034 miles

traction control light on

under tray fitted

both front tyres damaged outer edges but not deep to cords

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,923 miles

3 x nails in offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,431 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,482 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 43,715 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,332 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 35,314 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,386 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 UTW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

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

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