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EY56 UPZ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,308 mi
Last recorded61,308 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 UPZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 61,308 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 60,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 59,649 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 58,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 56,620 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 54,169 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 52,582 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 50,239 miles

undertrays fitted, obscuring testable items

Pass 11 Apr 2018 47,391 miles

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

undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 44,141 miles

engine and sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,002 miles

red brake light showing on dash readings good fluid level ok no leaks hence pass and advice

Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,874 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,049 miles

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

over sills fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,671 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,930 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,810 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,008 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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EY56 UPZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EY56 UPZ, 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 EY56 UPZ registered?

EY56 UPZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is EY56 UPZ safe to buy?

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