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HV56 VNX

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,201 mi
Last recorded106,201 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 106,201 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16. 3.0mm. edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 106,201 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16. 3.0mm. edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 101,122 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 101,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 94,889 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 88,464 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 88,464 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear SLIGHT WEAR IN WHEEL BEARING.

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear SLIGHT WEAR IN WHEEL BEARING.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 79,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear SLIGHT WEAR IN WHEEL BEARING.

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear SLIGHT WEAR IN WHEEL BEARING.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 74,064 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 66,306 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 61,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,050 miles

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

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 28 Nov 2011 46,581 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 35,183 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,384 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 25,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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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 VNX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VNX, 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 VNX registered?

HV56 VNX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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