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J44 FRF

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,945 mi
Last recorded108,945 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 FRF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 108,945 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 101,708 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 91,731 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 88,158 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 82,962 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,513 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,295 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 70,993 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 66,931 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,503 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,237 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 54,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet hard to open

Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre badly worn on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2013 50,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre badly worn on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,873 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,176 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,135 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 31,135 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,832 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 23,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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J44 FRF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J44 FRF, 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 J44 FRF registered?

J44 FRF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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