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FL56 EHJ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,581 mi
Last recorded110,581 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 EHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 110,581 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 106,535 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 106,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 102,421 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 102,421 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 98,063 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 93,425 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 89,383 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WALL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,806 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 80,232 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,840 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,304 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 56,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,676 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,657 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,981 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,353 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)

front washers poor

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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FL56 EHJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FL56 EHJ, 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 FL56 EHJ registered?

FL56 EHJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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The MOT history for FL56 EHJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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