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X21 RDC

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,572 mi
Last recorded38,572 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX21 RDC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 38,572 miles

All suspension components corroded.

Engine & Body Undertrays Installed.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator not connected to brake pad.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 38,380 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 38,364 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 38,357 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 37,886 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 36,842 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 35,699 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 34,118 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 32,530 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 27,519 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Inner 225/40/18/88Y tyre split in wall but not deep enough to reach the cords at time of test marked in yellow

Fail 8 Jun 2017 27,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Inner 225/40/18/88Y tyre split in wall but not deep enough to reach the cords at time of test marked in yellow

Pass 1 Jun 2016 25,897 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 25,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 25,097 miles

225/40/18/88y off side rear tyre slight split in inner side wall.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 25,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

225/40/18/88y off side rear tyre slight split in inner side wall.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,777 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 21,485 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,288 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,347 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 17,035 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,495 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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X21 RDC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X21 RDC, 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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X21 RDC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is X21 RDC safe to buy?

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