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HN56 HMO

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,600 mi
Last recorded84,600 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 84,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 84,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 78,981 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 78,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 74,029 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 62,791 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 62,791 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 55,994 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 55,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tpms showing

Pass 20 Mar 2021 49,522 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front also outer edge slight wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 44,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 38,080 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 26,206 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 23,813 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,414 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,667 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,776 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,158 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,027 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 15,272 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 HMO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black 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 HMO, 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 HMO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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