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HV06 EPL

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

107,776 mi
Last recorded107,776 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 EPL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 107,776 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 104,013 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 104,012 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 99,309 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 95,147 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 86,256 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 77,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 70,058 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 58,391 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 56,395 miles

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 23 Feb 2017 53,917 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,874 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 49,045 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,862 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 40,930 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,930 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,790 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,328 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,953 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 EPL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EPL, 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 EPL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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