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BJ06 HXS

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,794 mi
Last recorded103,794 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 HXS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 103,794 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 91,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 81,567 miles

Offside Rear tyre under inflated

Rear subframe corroded

engine oil leak

tyre warning light

Fail 2 Dec 2020 81,561 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre under inflated

Rear subframe corroded

engine oil leak

tyre warning light

Pass 28 Nov 2019 81,076 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 81,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2018 79,924 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 77,086 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 77,085 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 72,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 69,165 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,666 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 64,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,093 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

slight corrosion lip on front brake discs

Fail 19 Apr 2014 51,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 51,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 41,413 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 31,982 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,565 miles

brake warning lamps on

Pass 9 Jun 2010 25,974 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 18,201 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,071 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 16,071 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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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BJ06 HXS is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BJ06 HXS, 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 BJ06 HXS registered?

BJ06 HXS is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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