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B8 RTJ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,787 mi
Last recorded89,787 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 RTJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 89,787 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

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

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 89,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

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

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 84,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 82,085 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 77,854 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 77,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,760 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,045 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,002 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 55,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 44,850 miles

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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B8 RTJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B8 RTJ, 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 B8 RTJ registered?

B8 RTJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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