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FD56 HWY

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,015 mi
Last recorded129,015 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 HWY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 129,015 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre low preasure warning light on

Pass 13 Feb 2014 111,850 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 111,826 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 93,243 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 77,916 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 77,836 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 61,477 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 40,036 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front head lamps only just passed beam patten.

both front wipers smeraring

o/s/r tyre worn to legal worn very close to legal limit 1.8mm. [ limit 1.6mm ]. 205/55r16h

Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,036 miles

both front head lamps only just passed beam patten.

both front wipers smeraring

o/s/r tyre worn to legal worn very close to legal limit 1.8mm. [ limit 1.6mm ]. 205/55r16h

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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FD56 HWY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FD56 HWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD56 HWY registered?

FD56 HWY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is FD56 HWY safe to buy?

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