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HJ06 VNC

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,500 mi
Last recorded151,500 miles
Recorded on6 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 VNC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2024 151,500 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 147,995 miles

All brake discs heavily worn

Both front brake hoses perished

Both rear brake hoses heavily perished

Nearside rear brake pads worn low

Rear subframe corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 May 2022 141,999 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear general underside corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 19 Mar 2022 141,980 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear general corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Mar 2021 133,578 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 133,578 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 127,097 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 127,097 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 122,163 miles

Nearside Front TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 122,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

LOW TYRE PRESURE LIGHT ON

Nearside Front TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 115,334 miles

BONNET LATCH IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT/LUBRICATION

Nearside Rear 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))

REAR INDICATORS FADED

Pass 26 Jul 2017 108,887 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 101,701 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 101,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 93,799 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 82,732 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,190 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,307 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,692 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,096 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 21,203 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 12,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 12,252 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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HJ06 VNC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 HJ06 VNC, 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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HJ06 VNC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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