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RF56 DFE

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,531 mi
Last recorded83,531 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 83,531 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated from brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads 3mm

slight play in nearside rear stub axle lower bush

Pass 26 Jan 2023 81,144 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 81,144 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 78,664 miles

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

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

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

bearing noise on road test poss dif

normal tyre on nearside rear & run flat on offside rear

offside rear tyre 2mm & cracking

slight play in nearside rear lower stub axle bush

Fail 26 Jan 2022 78,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

bearing noise on road test poss dif

normal tyre on nearside rear & run flat on offside rear

offside rear tyre 2mm & cracking

slight play in nearside rear lower stub axle bush

Pass 21 Jan 2021 76,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Close to Breakers.

Possible Slight Wheel Bearing Noise During Road Test.

Slight Play In Nearside Rear Lower Arm Outer Bush.

Pass 23 Jan 2020 75,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake pads worn

Fail 20 Jan 2020 75,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake pads worn

Pass 12 Jan 2019 70,369 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 64,835 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,909 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 52,274 miles

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

Offside Front 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 16 Dec 2014 46,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres feathering edges,wearing close to wear marks

Fail 20 Dec 2013 43,331 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 43,331 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 38,619 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 32,676 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 32,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 28,224 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 7 Dec 2009 23,720 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 DFE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DFE, 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 DFE registered?

RF56 DFE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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