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HV06 EPY

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,314 mi
Last recorded77,314 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 EPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 77,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 74,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 72,357 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear bump stops insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2023 71,141 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear bump stops insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2022 70,198 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2021 69,339 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 69,004 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 69,004 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,419 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,767 miles

both rear tyres perishing and low on tread

front brake hoses perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,317 miles

front flexi hoses perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,652 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,125 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 47,144 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,139 miles

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

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

nearside front bumper slightly damaged

offside rear tyre has a small split in the tread area but no ply or cords showing

Fail 16 Mar 2012 42,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,170 miles

o/s/r quarter panel damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,751 miles

damage wheel rims (inner and outer).

deterioration wiper blade rubbers.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 22,662 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

damage wheel rims.

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge.

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 EPY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red 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 EPY, 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 EPY registered?

HV06 EPY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is HV06 EPY safe to buy?

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