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HV56 UAC

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,558 mi
Last recorded107,558 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 107,558 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 98,552 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 98,551 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 91,648 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 82,075 miles

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))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 82,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 73,539 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,235 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 70,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Additional braking device insecure brake sensor wiring (3.6.I.1)

Offside Rear Additional braking device insecure brake sensor wiring (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened only braking on a small surface area inner part of discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,903 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 64,164 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 64,164 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,824 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,786 miles

Both front brake hoses deeriorating

Plastic sill covers and trays preventing full examination

Service wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Apr 2011 48,212 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 25 Apr 2010 38,769 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 31,687 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake warning light on dash

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

O/S/R tyre is of Run Flat type and has had a puncture repaired

O/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge

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 UAC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UAC, 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 UAC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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