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BG55 UHE

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,250 mi
Last recorded132,250 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UHE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 132,250 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 112,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 112,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 112,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault dash (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and crack inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 102,542 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 102,537 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexy hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 100,954 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light illuminated.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 100,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light illuminated.

front wipers 1st stages of deteriorating, efficient at test.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 97,888 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring view.

Fail 9 Jun 2016 97,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring view.

Pass 6 Jun 2015 89,160 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 10 Jun 2014 87,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 77,884 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 77,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,363 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 55,719 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 41,043 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,195 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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BG55 UHE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG55 UHE, 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 BG55 UHE registered?

BG55 UHE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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