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ET55 HJX

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,598 mi
Last recorded123,598 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 HJX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 123,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 110,892 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub/lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 110,892 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub/lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 102,664 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Nov 2016 99,952 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 96,379 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,879 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,840 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 84,840 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 78,773 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 66,085 miles

Offside rear tyre has splits in sidewall but not through to cords

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,322 miles

Offside front tyre worn outer edge.

Fail 8 Oct 2009 56,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,868 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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ET55 HJX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ET55 HJX, 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 ET55 HJX registered?

ET55 HJX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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