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HV06 BBX

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,426 mi
Last recorded119,426 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 119,426 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 119,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 105,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

wipers poor

Pass 4 Mar 2016 94,474 miles

offside front headlight misted

rear tyres on limit

Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,052 miles

offside front headlight misted

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,168 miles

borderline wear to all four tyres

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,162 miles

offside front headlight displaced

Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,721 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,483 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,189 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,367 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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HV06 BBX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BBX, 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 HV06 BBX registered?

HV06 BBX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is HV06 BBX safe to buy?

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