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HN56 APV

2006 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,381 mi
Last recorded152,381 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 APV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 152,381 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 152,381 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 145,522 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 141,524 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023 141,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 136,363 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 130,115 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 130,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 123,030 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 115,862 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 109,237 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 97,410 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 78,575 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 78,575 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 67,096 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 55,804 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 45,895 miles

Child seat fitted to rear

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

Lower engine covers fitted

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

Stone chip in screen

Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,371 miles

Oil leak

lower covers

sill covers

Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

lower covers fitted concealing components

off side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,154 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 APV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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