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AY56 HWX

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,203 mi
Last recorded120,203 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 HWX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 120,203 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 111,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 107,685 miles

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

parking brake slight reserve

Pass 20 Apr 2019 101,599 miles

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

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

parking brake slight reserve

Fail 20 Apr 2019 101,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake slight reserve

Pass 10 Apr 2018 96,190 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 91,299 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 84,586 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 76,126 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,817 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,051 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,269 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 58,266 miles

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

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)

service needed

Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,823 miles

advise rear brake pads and disc

Fail 15 Sep 2009 46,484 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,484 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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AY56 HWX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY56 HWX, 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 AY56 HWX registered?

AY56 HWX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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