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EF56 RFY

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,006 mi
Last recorded106,006 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 RFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 106,006 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 105,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,098 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 97,098 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 77,491 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

front brake discs lipped

front inner brake pads worn low on limit

Pass 17 May 2018 72,791 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 68,238 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 63,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under components

Fail 27 May 2016 63,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under components

Pass 23 May 2015 57,324 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 46,189 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,442 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 26,543 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,417 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2010 15,763 miles

aims adjusted.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 10,256 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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EF56 RFY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF56 RFY, 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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EF56 RFY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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