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CE56 RVJ

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,053 mi
Last recorded155,053 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 RVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 155,053 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 144,155 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded on edges.

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly cracked/perished.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Condensation (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill body covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 144,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

All brake discs slightly corroded on edges.

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly cracked/perished.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Condensation (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill body covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 131,692 miles

all four flexible brake hosesslightly deterioated

Fail 13 Apr 2017 131,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four flexible brake hosesslightly deterioated

Pass 14 Mar 2016 119,628 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF and OSF (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 104,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 84,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,353 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 77,353 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 65,394 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,691 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,509 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)

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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CE56 RVJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CE56 RVJ, 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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CE56 RVJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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