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HS54 TAY

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,983 mi
Last recorded81,983 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS54 TAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 81,983 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2017 75,178 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 69,852 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 66,238 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 61,749 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,596 miles

advise checking geometry

Fail 14 Apr 2014 61,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

advise checking geometry

Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,200 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,979 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2011 45,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,530 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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HS54 TAY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HS54 TAY, 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 HS54 TAY registered?

HS54 TAY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is HS54 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS54 TAY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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