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HN56 APX

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,023 mi
Last recorded80,023 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 APX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 80,023 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 78,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 78,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread split down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread split down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 77,099 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses outer bodies slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 77,099 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses outer bodies slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 75,666 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres very perished in tread

Pass 15 Jul 2021 74,514 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front brake hoses outer bodies slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 74,507 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))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front brake hoses outer bodies slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,732 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 24 Jan 2020 73,732 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 30 Jan 2019 71,874 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

Pass 24 Jan 2018 70,744 miles

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

MIL light illuminated

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight perishing to fuel cap seal

Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,416 miles

Front front tyres perishing and worn on outer edge.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,515 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 Feb 2016 65,515 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)

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Oct 2014 59,513 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,612 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,009 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,282 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 23,594 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 APX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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