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W2 RDH

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,698 mi
Last recorded108,698 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 RDH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 108,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear front underbody suspension components corroded

front underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2025 100,818 miles

Both rear tyres are sidewall are slightly stretched to fit, but secure on rims at time of test.

Exhaust noisy Louder than standard system (8.1.1 (a))

Front Both front fog lights blue in colour vehicle pre 2018, advisory only.

Front reg plate square shaped but conforms to visibilty standard.

Fuel filler cap sealing ring cracked/perished

Lower section of rear bumper not present , does not pose a hazard at this time of test.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner edge and inner sidewall close to exposing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner edge and inner sidewall close to exposing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 100,818 miles

Both rear tyres are sidewall are slightly stretched to fit, but secure on rims at time of test.

Exhaust noisy Louder than standard system (8.1.1 (a))

Front Both front fog lights blue in colour vehicle pre 2018, advisory only.

Front reg plate square shaped but conforms to visibilty standard.

Fuel filler cap sealing ring cracked/perished

Lower section of rear bumper not present , does not pose a hazard at this time of test.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner edge and inner sidewall close to exposing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner edge and inner sidewall close to exposing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 100,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bold inner edge and side wall inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 97,006 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 97,006 miles

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

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Unable to open tailgate

Pass 31 Oct 2021 93,287 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 91,157 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2019 90,086 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2018 87,321 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2017 83,130 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2016 74,229 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 69,161 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 65,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,647 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,618 miles

n/s front tyre feathering to outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,226 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,484 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS JUST LEGAL

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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W2 RDH is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W2 RDH, 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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W2 RDH is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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