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HK56 LGG

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,561 mi
Last recorded129,561 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 LGG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 129,561 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 129,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 122,764 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 113,221 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 110,122 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 106,938 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 104,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit winter tyre fitted (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 23 Feb 2016 104,615 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit winter tyre fitted (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2015 100,629 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 100,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 94,856 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 88,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2012 84,098 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Mar 2012 84,098 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2011 78,330 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 66,803 miles

Handbrake light on permanently

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HK56 LGG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK56 LGG, 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 LGG registered?

HK56 LGG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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