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BW55 RXU

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,461 mi
Last recorded135,461 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 RXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 135,461 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 135,461 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 133,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 130,172 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 130,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 129,036 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 100,559 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 100,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 82,642 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 56,860 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,097 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 38,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 19,022 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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BW55 RXU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BW55 RXU, 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 BW55 RXU registered?

BW55 RXU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is BW55 RXU safe to buy?

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