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EJ56 RNF

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,918 mi
Last recorded39,918 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 RNF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 39,918 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 37,582 miles

offside front tyre out edge slightly worn

Pass 12 Dec 2014 35,323 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 30,337 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 26,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 26,647 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 23,874 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2011 23,860 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 21,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 21,361 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 18,683 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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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EJ56 RNF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EJ56 RNF, 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 EJ56 RNF registered?

EJ56 RNF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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