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HV06 AXB

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,299 mi
Last recorded137,299 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 137,299 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 137,216 miles

Both front tyre outer side walls/ rim protectors damaged

Both front wiper blade ends split

Child seat fitted to Nearside rear

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread and slightly cracking

Offside rear shock absorber appears damp

Offside wing mirror delaminated

Rear washer defective

Slight play in Nearside rear upper centre suspension arm outer bush

Small engine oil leak

Tyre pressure light on

Fail 6 Mar 2019 137,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Offside rear abs sensor wiring touching drive shaft (1.6 (d))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Valve stem seriously damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre outer side walls/ rim protectors damaged

Both front wiper blade ends split

Child seat fitted to Nearside rear

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread and slightly cracking

Offside rear shock absorber appears damp

Offside wing mirror delaminated

Rear washer defective

Slight play in Nearside rear upper centre suspension arm outer bush

Small engine oil leak

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 5 Mar 2018 132,255 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 132,252 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

both front brake flexi hoses perished

child seat fitted rear

o/s/r brake indicator insecure , rubbing on drive shaft

Pass 13 Jan 2017 125,803 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 120,090 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 117,515 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low (o/s/r worse)

rear washer inop

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 13 Jan 2014 115,676 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have slight wear to edges

Pass 13 Feb 2013 103,558 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 86,290 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,350 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 68,350 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,968 miles

all brake pads are getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,779 miles

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

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

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

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 AXB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HV06 AXB, 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 AXB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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