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HN56 APU

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,866 mi
Last recorded168,866 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 APU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 168,866 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 168,789 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 155,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 154,825 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected led strip light not secure and wirning exiting from tow eye cover (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam has led unit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring running around door frame - under bonnet - laying along inner wing and insulated with a disposable rubber glove (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam has led unit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring disapearing behind rear seat (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door damaged

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rusting on all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight rusting adjacent to hose connections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy rusting on rear sills/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front fog lamps have led units fitted in halogen lamps

light switch insecure in dash

Pass 9 Mar 2022 144,785 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 144,670 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 140,209 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 132,733 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 132,731 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 128,455 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 121,872 miles

unable to fully see brake pads, front appear low?

Fail 31 Oct 2017 121,872 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully see brake pads, front appear low?

Pass 24 Nov 2016 114,183 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 102,840 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 102,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 86,804 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 86,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,751 miles

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2012 62,106 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 54,208 miles

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

small chip on windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,115 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,276 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 25,823 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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HN56 APU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HN56 APU, 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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HN56 APU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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