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FH55 AZN

2006 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,744 mi
Last recorded97,744 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 AZN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 97,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 94,648 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 92,396 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 90,421 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and n/s front indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,048 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs showing signs of pitting on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed o/s front door check strap bracket loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint gaiter deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heatshield loose

handbrake effort only just passed test advise attention

Fail 22 Oct 2021 89,048 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective wrong fuel filler cap fitted and not sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs showing signs of pitting on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed o/s front door check strap bracket loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint gaiter deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heatshield loose

handbrake effort only just passed test advise attention

Pass 9 Jun 2020 88,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 83,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 83,001 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 72,940 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 72,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 65,962 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,112 miles

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

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 29 May 2015 43,978 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 33,467 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 32,132 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 32,132 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 29,015 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jan 2012 26,058 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)

offside rear idicator showing white

Pass 27 Jan 2011 22,187 miles

both rear tyres close to wear markers

Fail 27 Jan 2011 22,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres close to wear markers

Pass 12 Jan 2010 18,502 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 18,501 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 14,839 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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FH55 AZN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol 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 FH55 AZN, 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 FH55 AZN registered?

FH55 AZN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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