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HJ56 YOA

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,990 mi
Last recorded109,990 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 YOA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 109,990 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

n/s mirror glass is damaged

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jan 2018 109,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

n/s mirror glass is damaged

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jan 2017 107,910 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 28 May 2015 107,773 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 94,368 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 75,792 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 57,446 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011
Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,010 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,806 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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HJ56 YOA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

HJ56 YOA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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