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JC06 RFC

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,789 mi
Last recorded48,789 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC06 RFC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 48,789 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 48,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 45,485 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough Steering heavy (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 42,237 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 40,426 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 39,920 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 39,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 39,630 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 39,391 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 38,722 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 38,125 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 37,457 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,016 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,487 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,476 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,665 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 33,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,028 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,261 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 27,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 23,212 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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JC06 RFC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JC06 RFC, 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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JC06 RFC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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