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HV06 BWJ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,986 mi
Last recorded78,986 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 BWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 78,986 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 72,317 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 66,521 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 60,272 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,762 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 45,791 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2018 44,777 miles

both rears tyres on 2mm

Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,860 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,370 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 42,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 36,553 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 32,807 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 29,342 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2010 23,811 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,924 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 BWJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BWJ, 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 BWJ registered?

HV06 BWJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is HV06 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV06 BWJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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