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HV56 OUK

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,471 mi
Last recorded121,471 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 121,471 miles

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

fuel cap sealing washer perished

Pass 21 Nov 2022 110,699 miles

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

fuel cap sealing washer splitting

Pass 23 Dec 2021 106,714 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 102,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 102,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 97,329 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 91,473 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 85,564 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 76,235 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 69,683 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 63,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 52,353 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 40,504 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,463 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,807 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,968 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 OUK is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OUK, 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 OUK is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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