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WF56 FCE

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,278 mi
Last recorded104,278 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 FCE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 104,278 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 100,789 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 100,789 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 97,228 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 90,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 76,597 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 74,493 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive CAM COVER GASKET (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 69,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 69,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 68,511 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,390 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 61,390 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,937 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,964 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,034 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 43,451 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 8 Nov 2011 37,748 miles

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

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

steering lock warning light staying on.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 37,653 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

steering lock warning light staying on.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,313 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,957 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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WF56 FCE 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 80%.

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 WF56 FCE, 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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WF56 FCE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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