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SF56 RZX

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,575 mi
Last recorded92,575 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 RZX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 92,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,622 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 88,616 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside rear (2.7.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 85,178 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2015 81,484 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,120 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)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 77,120 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2013 71,141 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 71,141 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 63,244 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 48,212 miles

tyre monitoring lamp on. service lamp on.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 36,118 miles

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

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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SF56 RZX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red 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 SF56 RZX, 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 SF56 RZX registered?

SF56 RZX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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