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HV56 JNL

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,475 mi
Last recorded122,475 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 JNL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 122,475 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))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 122,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 114,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 105,660 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and centre tread on wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 94,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inside edge

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

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

Rear Wheel rims slightly distorted

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 17 Nov 2022 94,942 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated N/S O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inside edge

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

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

Rear Wheel rims slightly distorted

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 9 Nov 2021 81,109 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Aug 2021 80,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,480 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all dics have deep surface corrosion poss lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s slightly soft forward bushes inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated close to end of travel (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pump has slight seepage around pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front under cover missing

Pass 19 Aug 2017 70,428 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jul 2016 61,592 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 61,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,931 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,201 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,181 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,995 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,723 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,723 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,566 miles

both rear tyres worn edges

Pass 12 Aug 2009 19,254 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 JNL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JNL, 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 JNL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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