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FM06 HSN

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

168,118 mi
Last recorded168,118 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 168,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 160,520 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 150,470 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2023 142,394 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 133,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 121,125 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside front and offside front (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2021 121,125 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside front and offside front (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 106,420 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 98,849 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 92,115 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 81,807 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,810 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,610 miles

lower engine and car have plastic covers so unable to check 100%

Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,593 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 49,621 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 44,282 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 38,465 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,281 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 HSN 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 94.4%.

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 HSN, 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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FM06 HSN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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