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RF56 DFA

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,485 mi
Last recorded106,485 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 DFA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 106,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 106,479 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 103,910 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 99,053 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 99,053 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 84,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 79,099 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 79,096 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 73,047 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 73,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 64,455 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 57,149 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,559 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 53,559 miles

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

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,705 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,870 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 43,870 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,434 miles

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

offside front tyre has nail/screw in tread

offside front wiper blade starting to streak/smear

offside rear tyre has nail/screw in tread

tyre pressure monitor illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 4 Dec 2009 26,848 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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RF56 DFA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RF56 DFA, 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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RF56 DFA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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