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EF06 FOC

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,572 mi
Last recorded84,572 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 FOC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 84,572 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 80,582 miles

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

offside front rear arch inner missing

Fail 1 Sep 2015 80,582 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

offside front rear arch inner missing

Pass 1 Mar 2014 75,611 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 75,610 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 2 May 2013 83,985 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,719 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 49,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,611 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 36,547 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,119 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 19,923 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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EF06 FOC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF06 FOC, 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 EF06 FOC registered?

EF06 FOC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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The MOT history for EF06 FOC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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