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HJ06 VNU

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,648 mi
Last recorded94,648 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 VNU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 94,648 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen scratched by wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 94,645 miles

Central Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 90,534 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 86,400 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))

Pass 17 May 2018 80,506 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 75,552 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,059 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,102 miles

EML Illuminated.

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

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

Oil leak

Wipers streaking.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 66,102 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

EML Illuminated.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Wipers streaking.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,713 miles

engine warning lamp on

Fail 21 Mar 2013 56,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine warning lamp on

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge and in poor condition

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,842 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 48,689 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 40,940 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,304 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 VNU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HJ06 VNU, 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 VNU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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