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HV06 BCE

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,170 mi
Last recorded186,170 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 186,170 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 178,174 miles

Front number plate damaged

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2017 178,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front number plate damaged

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 163,626 miles

engine & undertrays fitted

front number plate broken

Pass 6 Jul 2015 134,321 miles

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

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

o/s reg lamp unit loose

Fail 6 Jul 2015 134,321 miles

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

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

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

o/s reg lamp unit loose

Pass 14 Jul 2014 107,319 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake discs slightly lipped

suspected bent suspention arm or anti roll bar on offside front. Steering arm and suspention componants close to fouling each other on lock to lock. Investigation required

Pass 12 Jul 2013 80,239 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,799 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,529 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 34,529 miles

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

nearside rear tyre at 1.6mm

Pass 29 Jul 2009 23,642 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 BCE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BCE, 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 BCE registered?

HV06 BCE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is HV06 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV06 BCE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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