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FE06 HCZ

2006 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,971 mi
Last recorded131,971 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 HCZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 131,971 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 127,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 120,595 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 120,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 113,071 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 105,884 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 105,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 100,453 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 97,607 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 94,674 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 94,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 91,189 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 91,189 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,377 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,883 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2015 76,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,423 miles

Both front tyres worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 59,067 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

23% rear brake imbalance

Both front tyres worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 42,572 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,286 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,035 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 17,084 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,574 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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FE06 HCZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE06 HCZ, 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 FE06 HCZ registered?

FE06 HCZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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