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HJ56 TEO

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,053 mi
Last recorded76,053 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 TEO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 76,053 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flange nuts very coroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 69,235 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 64,751 miles

engine cover and under trays

Pass 11 Aug 2022 61,671 miles

engine cover and under tray

Pass 13 Aug 2021 58,618 miles

engine cover and under tray

Pass 17 Aug 2020 56,162 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

engine cover and under tray

Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,294 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 48,620 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2017 44,918 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,516 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 37,211 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 31,311 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,556 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,357 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 18,043 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 14,599 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outside

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 TEO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ56 TEO registered?

HJ56 TEO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is HJ56 TEO safe to buy?

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