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RF06 VGR

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

940,032 mi
Last recorded940,032 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 VGR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 940,032 miles

rear pads low

Pass 12 Jun 2019 111,625 miles

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

n/s/r upper arm slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2018 100,160 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 100,013 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation broken (1.1.15 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2017 96,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 96,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 84,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,620 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,705 miles

N/s/r tyre cracking inner edge

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 68,705 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s/r tyre cracking inner edge

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 53,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake warning light does not go out when handbrake lever is released

Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,827 miles

hand brake warning light does not go out when handbrake lever is released

Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,828 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,649 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 VGR is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGR, 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 VGR is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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