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HJ56 ZDG

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,700 mi
Last recorded96,700 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 96,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fuel flap/door is no longer on the vehicle

Rear boot lid unable to open via handle

Fail 31 Oct 2025 96,698 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached fuel flap/door insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear boot lid unable to open via handle

Pass 1 Nov 2024 88,942 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 83,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 78,922 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 78,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 73,199 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 67,013 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 63,929 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 58,995 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 57,279 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,999 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 53,837 miles

front tyres worn uneven. ok for mot.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,807 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,455 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 48,383 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,389 miles

both rear tyres worn in centre of tread close to legal limit

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,158 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 ZDG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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