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WJ56 EZP

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,287 mi
Last recorded84,287 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 EZP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 84,287 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 66,670 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 63,716 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 61,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 58,567 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 55,984 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Hand brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2020 53,594 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 51,120 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Have cleaned and greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 48,109 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 45,664 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 41,657 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 37,104 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,964 miles

front washer jets weak

slight damage to front and rear number plates

Fail 3 Sep 2013 29,028 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,028 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,212 miles

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,956 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 20,956 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 17,119 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,129 miles

Nearside Outer 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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WJ56 EZP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJ56 EZP, 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 WJ56 EZP registered?

WJ56 EZP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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