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HV56 CVG

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,606 mi
Last recorded100,606 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 CVG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 100,606 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 93,315 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 86,025 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 86,025 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 84,628 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,594 miles

Crack in screen but out of swept area

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake pads worn approx 75%

windscreen cracked in zone A at bottom edge of screen(vision not impaired)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 68,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake pads worn approx 75%

windscreen cracked in zone A at bottom edge of screen(vision not impaired)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

windscreen has some damage (off side lower) out side of swept area

Fail 30 Aug 2012 56,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

windscreen has some damage (off side lower) out side of swept area

Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,096 miles

o/s rear tyre 2mm 195/55/16

Fail 1 Oct 2009 30,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside 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)

engine service warning light on

offside front tyre in poor condition, cracked/ perished

Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,523 miles

Offside 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)

engine service warning light on

offside front tyre in poor condition, cracked/ perished

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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HV56 CVG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV56 CVG, 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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HV56 CVG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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