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HV06 BCY

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,919 mi
Last recorded111,919 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 BCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 111,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 104,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both - Shock absorber bump stops deteriorating

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 98,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - In sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing

General corrosion under car at rear

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorating

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 93,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion under car

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 88,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and N/S/R tyres - Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 85,134 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 80,786 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 76,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,749 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 72,749 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,900 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,085 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,956 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Mar 2015 58,956 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,360 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,011 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,958 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,403 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,921 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 18,682 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 BCY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BCY, 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 BCY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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