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HV06 BWC

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,197 mi
Last recorded111,197 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 111,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 11 Jul 2024 105,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 98,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 88,235 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 88,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm outer edges both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 76,013 miles

slight weep on the nearside front shock absorber

small chips in the front windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2020 72,295 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 72,292 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 67,898 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 64,158 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,744 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in tread

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front headlamp has slight ingress of water

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2016 47,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in tread

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front headlamp has slight ingress of water

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,381 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,186 miles

condensation in off side headlight

Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,972 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,549 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,037 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,307 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,379 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 12,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BWC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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