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RF06 BJZ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,113 mi
Last recorded90,113 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 BJZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 90,113 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 84,808 miles

Nearside Rear axle mounting brace bracket corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2025 84,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear axle mounting brace bracket corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 83,393 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 81,666 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 79,500 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 77,879 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 75,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 75,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 68,662 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 63,875 miles

brake discs front & rear slight pitting

Fail 5 Dec 2016 63,875 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake discs front & rear slight pitting

Pass 30 Nov 2015 61,144 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 57,387 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 53,399 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen has scratches from damaged wiper

Fail 26 Nov 2012 49,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 49,634 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 44,406 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Rear disc pads low.

Fail 3 Jan 2012 44,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad warning light on.

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Rear disc pads low.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,792 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 22,742 miles

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)

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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RF06 BJZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RF06 BJZ, 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 RF06 BJZ registered?

RF06 BJZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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