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HK56 DAU

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,892 mi
Last recorded139,892 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 DAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 139,892 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2022 133,382 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose two nuts missing from cat flange (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower ender shield damaged

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from welded joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm rod bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 122,774 miles

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 109,821 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 103,387 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 98,200 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 93,170 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 80,779 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 80,779 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 72,507 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,284 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 63,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 52,166 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,721 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges due to under-inflation.

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,725 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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HK56 DAU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HK56 DAU, 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 HK56 DAU registered?

HK56 DAU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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