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RF56 DCO

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,429 mi
Last recorded115,429 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 DCO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 115,429 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 110,632 miles

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm legal limit [205/55/16v run flat]

Pass 17 Jan 2015 106,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn to 2mm [205/55/16v run flat]

Pass 25 Jan 2014 102,993 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 99,019 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 99,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 86,572 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 86,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,061 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 55,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 24,002 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RF56 DCO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF56 DCO, 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 RF56 DCO registered?

RF56 DCO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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