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HJ56 KOA

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,034 mi
Last recorded116,034 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 KOA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 116,034 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 101,019 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,244 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,507 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 88,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 86,258 miles

presenter adviced

Fail 1 Sep 2017 86,258 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

presenter adviced

Pass 5 Sep 2016 77,021 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,520 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 72,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,612 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,847 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,235 miles

Offside Front 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 20 Oct 2011 53,641 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,095 miles

offside rear tyre wear low.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,943 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HJ56 KOA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HJ56 KOA, 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 HJ56 KOA registered?

HJ56 KOA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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