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HN56 FHJ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,900 mi
Last recorded112,900 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 112,900 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 104,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,680 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 83,453 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 78,876 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 74,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 74,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,776 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 62,173 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,456 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 49,247 miles

both front tyres starting to step slightly

nearside rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,901 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,312 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 FHJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FHJ, 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 HN56 FHJ registered?

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

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