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HK55 SWU

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,404 mi
Last recorded140,404 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 SWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 140,404 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (Both cracks in rubber) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 123,117 miles

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

Under body trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2022 107,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 107,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected both (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 93,956 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 93,955 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 77,304 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 70,709 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 71,708 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

TPMS light is on

Pass 5 Oct 2018 61,202 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 49,086 miles

both front brake flexis perrished

Pass 7 Oct 2016 42,143 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 41,516 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 39,612 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 39,610 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 37,765 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 36,597 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 35,293 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 32,738 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 28,412 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,283 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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HK55 SWU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HK55 SWU, 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 HK55 SWU registered?

HK55 SWU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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