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HK55 XPC

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,400 mi
Last recorded116,400 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 XPC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 116,400 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 116,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 110,558 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,746 miles

eml on

nail in both rear tyres

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2017 103,746 miles

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

eml on

nail in both rear tyres

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,269 miles

Engine Management Light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2015 95,151 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 15 Aug 2014 89,948 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,793 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 81,175 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 76,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,155 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 74,501 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 65,526 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,242 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 44,162 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XPC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPC, 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 XPC registered?

HK55 XPC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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