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RF06 SFX

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,807 mi
Last recorded153,807 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2023 153,807 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor corroded within 30cms of rear subframe mounting and rear seatbelt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor corroded within 30cms of rear subframe mounting and rear seatbelt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded beneath OE coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 3 Dec 2022 149,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 88,115 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 144,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 139,864 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edges. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 136,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 136,396 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 129,892 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 120,752 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 113,209 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 104,238 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 92,884 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 82,641 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,696 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,858 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,375 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,670 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,862 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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RF06 SFX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF06 SFX, 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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RF06 SFX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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