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WJ56 EZV

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,313 mi
Last recorded129,313 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 129,313 miles

plastic underfloor covers ftd which obscure items

Fail 28 Feb 2020 129,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

plastic underfloor covers ftd which obscure items

Pass 15 Mar 2019 128,622 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 120,590 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 111,519 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 100,410 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,309 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn void of tread on outer raised edges

offside front tyre worn low of tread on outer raised edge

offside rear tyre wearing low of tread on inside raised edge

Fail 3 Mar 2015 89,309 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn void of tread on outer raised edges

offside front tyre worn low of tread on outer raised edge

offside rear tyre wearing low of tread on inside raised edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,415 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 69,702 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,219 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,470 miles

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

under side of car all plastic covers

Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,003 miles

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

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 EZV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EZV, 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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What year was WJ56 EZV registered?

WJ56 EZV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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