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HG56 SBV

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,935 mi
Last recorded75,935 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 SBV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,935 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 71,257 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,778 miles

front brake flexi hoses perished

nearside front tyre valve perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2016 65,314 miles

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

under trays

Pass 30 Jan 2015 56,747 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 54,256 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,256 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 37,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2010 29,723 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,241 miles

nearside wiper smearing slightly

offside wiper smearing slightly

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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HG56 SBV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HG56 SBV, 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 HG56 SBV registered?

HG56 SBV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is HG56 SBV safe to buy?

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