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HV06 AWX

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,471 mi
Last recorded122,471 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 AWX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 122,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp x2 securing nuts missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak engine area

Pass 12 Nov 2024 117,257 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 116,164 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 111,848 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 108,697 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 105,244 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,739 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 89,438 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,600 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 78,600 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,841 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 58,212 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 47,963 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 42,398 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 42,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,496 miles

brake warning light on

front number plate cracked

traction control light on

Pass 19 Feb 2011 30,890 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

front number plate damaged

traction light on

Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,293 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,494 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 21,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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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HV06 AWX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HV06 AWX, 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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HV06 AWX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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