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HV56 KGF

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,704 mi
Last recorded143,704 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 143,704 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 143,703 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 140,432 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 135,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 129,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 120,455 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 120,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,360 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 103,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2015 103,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 93,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 76,929 miles

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN SHADED PART OF WINDSCREEN

Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,168 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet difficault to open

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,063 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 KGF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KGF, 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 KGF registered?

HV56 KGF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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