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B3 HPW

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,974 mi
Last recorded57,974 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 HPW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 57,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 47,115 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 42,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 36,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 33,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 32,944 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both, have multiple minor cuts in shoulders. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 30,908 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 28,904 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 27,430 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 26,559 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,586 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 23,922 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

nail in nearside rear tyre (not leaking).

noise steering column on operation.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 23,922 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

nail in nearside rear tyre (not leaking).

noise steering column on operation.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 22,380 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 19,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,074 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 16,062 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre (not leaking)

noise steering column on operation.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 8,352 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 8,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B3 HPW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B3 HPW, 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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B3 HPW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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