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RF56 EXO

2006 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,856 mi
Last recorded122,856 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 31681,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 EXO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 122,856 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Apr 2012 122,840 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front pads worn

offside front tyre bold on outer edge

slight play in nearside rear arm bush

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 1 Apr 2012 122,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front pads worn

offside front tyre bold on outer edge

slight play in nearside rear arm bush

Pass 7 Feb 2011 94,402 miles

propshaft rear rubber doughnut splitting

Pass 15 Nov 2010 91,793 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 69,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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RF56 EXO is a 2006 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,192 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF56 EXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF56 EXO registered?

RF56 EXO is a 2006 BMW 316, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is RF56 EXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 EXO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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