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FL56 EKA

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,652 mi
Last recorded129,652 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 129,652 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexis perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 109,824 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front brake flexis perishing

front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Dec 2017 99,463 miles

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

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

front brake pads look to be over 50% worn

Fail 14 Dec 2017 99,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

amber brake warning lamp on dash

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

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

front brake pads look to be over 50% worn

Pass 17 Jan 2017 920,024 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 92,022 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2016 81,929 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front one inner one (2.4.G.2)

multi chip on screen

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Jan 2016 81,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front one inner one (2.4.G.2)

multi chip on screen

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 75,201 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 75,199 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,439 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 58,591 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight damage on front no plate

wiper blades noisey

Pass 8 Nov 2012 58,591 miles

slight damage on front no plate

wiper blades noisey

Pass 18 Nov 2011 48,701 miles

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

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

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

front discs lipped

Fail 29 Nov 2010 38,137 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,137 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 23,329 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 23,329 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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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FL56 EKA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FL56 EKA, 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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FL56 EKA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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