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HV06 BWF

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,625 mi
Last recorded206,625 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 206,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 206,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 197,210 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 197,204 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2024 183,580 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 183,580 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 173,978 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 160,738 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 145,763 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 127,416 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 118,310 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 112,281 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

rear brake pipes swollen under protective coating!

Pass 22 Feb 2017 110,829 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 109,377 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 107,241 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 89,067 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 77,434 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 66,507 miles

offside number plate lamp flickered when tapped by hand. working at present.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,639 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,001 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,248 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 BWF 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 85.7%.

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

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