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HN56 CFV

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,431 mi
Last recorded91,431 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 91,431 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 87,603 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 83,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 83,176 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 77,349 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 77,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 68,800 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge wearing and perishing and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap rubber sealing worn

Pass 14 Sep 2020 60,410 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 55,656 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 50,107 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,187 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,519 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 39,519 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,660 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,702 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 30,702 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,062 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 22,037 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,037 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 18,106 miles

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)

both front tyres inner & outer edges low tread

both rea tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,544 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 CFV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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