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FM06 HCZ

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,896 mi
Last recorded107,896 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 HCZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 107,896 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 99,218 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 90,799 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 86,633 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 82,435 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 79,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 75,308 miles

brake flexis perishing

n/s front tyre on limit and worn on edge

Pass 20 Dec 2017 72,932 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,517 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 68,045 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,045 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,022 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,215 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 36,208 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,047 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 17,829 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,182 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 12,070 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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FM06 HCZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FM06 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM06 HCZ registered?

FM06 HCZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is FM06 HCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 HCZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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