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L11 CRF

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,486 mi
Last recorded143,486 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 CRF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 143,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 143,464 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 131,001 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front .both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 113,532 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 113,522 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 107,435 miles

n/s/r top suspension arm inner bush has slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2019 100,469 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 93,919 miles

front brake hoses perished

Fail 12 Feb 2018 93,919 miles

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

front brake hoses perished

Pass 19 Jan 2017 87,129 miles

under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 87,124 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 83,350 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 72,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 27 Dec 2014 72,776 miles

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 24 Dec 2013 61,641 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 52,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2012 52,515 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2011 39,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

boot full

rear number plate dirty

Pass 20 Dec 2011 39,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

boot full

rear number plate dirty

Pass 6 Dec 2010 29,755 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 20,939 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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L11 CRF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L11 CRF, 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 L11 CRF registered?

L11 CRF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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