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FG56 EKK

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,904 mi
Last recorded72,904 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 EKK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 72,904 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))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 67,478 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 62,024 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 57,425 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 53,445 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 49,258 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 46,441 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 39,887 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 35,360 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 34,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

condition of front number plate

cut in offside front tyre to cords

nearside front/front lower arm bush worn

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front/front lower arm bush worn

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2016 30,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 28,081 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 28,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 25,896 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 25,896 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 21,612 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 18,579 miles

advise nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and worn to inner edge

advise offside rear tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2012 18,579 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and worn to inner edge

advise offside rear tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2011 15,409 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 15,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 12,549 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 8,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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FG56 EKK is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG56 EKK, 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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FG56 EKK is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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