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HT55 CTY

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

157,958 mi
Last recorded157,958 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT55 CTY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 157,958 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 151,085 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 146,947 miles

Rear brake flexi ferrules starting to corrode.

Surface corrosion to brake discs.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 146,847 miles

Engine burning oil.

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

Surface corrosion to brake discs.

Pass 8 Oct 2020 144,861 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 136,131 miles

Both Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a bush.

Both front windscreen wipers smearing screen (Recommend attention soon)

Parking brake noisy on application, slightly imbalanced and parking brake lever travel high.

Rear diff has an oil leak.

Small chips in windscreen. Both number plate lenses/ bulb holders slightly insecure.

Fail 14 Jun 2019 136,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a bush.

Both front windscreen wipers smearing screen (Recommend attention soon)

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Recommend attention soon to O/S/F) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Parking brake noisy on application, slightly imbalanced and parking brake lever travel high.

Rear diff has an oil leak.

Small chips in windscreen. Both number plate lenses/ bulb holders slightly insecure.

Pass 22 May 2018 127,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 120,155 miles

Chips in windscreen. Headlamps have a yellow tint. Under-trays and sill covers fitted.

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake noisy on application. Parking brake slightly imbalanced.

Rear diff has an oil leak.

Fail 8 Jun 2017 120,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Chips in windscreen. Headlamps have a yellow tint. Under-trays and sill covers fitted.

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (Wearing on edges of tread, recommend attention soon) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake noisy on application. Parking brake slightly imbalanced.

Rear diff has an oil leak.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 110,097 miles

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

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

both front and o/s/r tyres worn on outer tread areas

oil leak from rear differential

sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 94,638 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer tread area (Recommend attention soon).

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Small chips in windscreen. Both number plate lenses/ bulb holders slightly insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

petrol flap broken

Fail 17 Jun 2014 78,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

petrol flap broken

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 64,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,446 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,803 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,551 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,173 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,134 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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HT55 CTY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HT55 CTY, 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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HT55 CTY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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