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HV56 HXL

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,494 mi
Last recorded92,494 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 HXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,494 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 92,379 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 76,186 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 76,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2018 74,043 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 73,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn close to the min legal limit

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,489 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,396 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,957 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,899 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,485 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 30,004 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 21,798 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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HV56 HXL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HV56 HXL, 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 HV56 HXL registered?

HV56 HXL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is HV56 HXL safe to buy?

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