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EY56 VOU

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

142,224 mi
Last recorded142,224 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 142,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake Wear Sensor Sensor Cable not Fitted Correctly

Offside Rear ABS Sensor Cable not Fitted Correctly

Offside Rear Brake Wear Sensor Cable not Fitted Correctly

Rear General Corrosion - Rear Subframe

Fail 17 Jun 2025 142,223 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake Wear Sensor Sensor Cable not Fitted Correctly

Offside Rear ABS Sensor Cable not Fitted Correctly

Offside Rear Brake Wear Sensor Cable not Fitted Correctly

Rear General Corrosion - Rear Subframe

Pass 20 May 2024 131,074 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 May 2024 131,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 26 May 2023 116,645 miles

TPMS on dash

Fail 26 May 2023 116,645 miles

TPMS on dash

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 19 May 2023 116,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 103,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 88,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 88,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine filler cap loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread on limit and badly worn on edges 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread on limit and badly worn on edges 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 69,246 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 59,456 miles

SLIGHT PERISHING OF BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 51,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,997 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 28 Sep 2015 37,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,720 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2012 30,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,090 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 28,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,720 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 24,720 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,442 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 19,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VOU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VOU, 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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EY56 VOU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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