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HG56 SKE

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,788 mi
Last recorded71,788 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 SKE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 71,788 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,415 miles

Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 54,982 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 54,982 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,211 miles

Child seat fitted near side rear

Front brake inner pads may be worn low

Fail 4 Sep 2015 45,211 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted near side rear

Front brake inner pads may be worn low

Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,668 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 29,801 miles

bonnet will not latch closed

Fail 15 Oct 2013 29,801 miles

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

bonnet will not latch closed

Pass 17 Oct 2012 21,384 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,362 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 18,650 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

nail in off side front tyre 205 55 16 91H ( RSC )

Fail 24 Nov 2010 15,418 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2010 15,418 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn outer edge slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2009 11,414 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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HG56 SKE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SKE, 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 SKE registered?

HG56 SKE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is HG56 SKE safe to buy?

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