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HG56 SBX

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,232 mi
Last recorded118,232 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 SBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 118,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking plus 2.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake has limited reserve travel

Fail 27 Jul 2020 118,232 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking plus 2.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake has limited reserve travel

Pass 2 Aug 2019 110,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 98,149 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 95,262 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 85,932 miles

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

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,624 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 71,624 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 58,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 58,703 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,209 miles

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 23 Apr 2012 45,944 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 38,602 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,502 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 35,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 26,563 miles

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)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 26,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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 SBX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HG56 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

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

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