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HV06 BAU

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,531 mi
Last recorded113,531 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 BAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 113,531 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

TPMS light is on

Fail 9 Apr 2025 113,530 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

TPMS light is on

Pass 8 Apr 2024 106,662 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly twisted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear 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 very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 106,643 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear 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 very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 102,450 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 102,295 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 97,631 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 95,402 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 92,000 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 92,000 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 86,182 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 86,182 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,212 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 80,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 70,316 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 61,730 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,865 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 42,072 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 30 Oct 2012 42,072 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,946 miles

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

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

scratches on bodywork

Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,314 miles

ADSVISE all four tyres 2/2.5mm in places,tyres wearing close to the legal limit.205/55h16rft

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 BAU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HV06 BAU, 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 BAU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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