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HW06 HZV

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,417 mi
Last recorded110,417 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 HZV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 110,417 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 103,707 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 103,707 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake hose excessively damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake hose excessively damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 90,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 87,160 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2022 87,160 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2021 83,012 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 worn/perishing but x2 front much worse. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower oil an or power steering seepage.

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor disconnected/damaged.

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear window washer jet not working

Pass 10 Jul 2020 78,022 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear window washer jet not working

Service due msg illuminated. oil+filter & brake fluid change due

Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,130 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake disks worn

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2018 63,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front x2 brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal worn but working

sml oil leak possible sump gasket

Fail 7 Jun 2018 63,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front x2 brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal worn but working

sml oil leak possible sump gasket

Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,061 miles

Engine covers & undertray fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS & OS (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS & OS (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,777 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,912 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 7 Jun 2014 48,090 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,719 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,676 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,694 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 26,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jun 2010 26,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S/F brake disc in very poor condition

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 18,789 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in n/s front tyre

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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HW06 HZV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HW06 HZV, 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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HW06 HZV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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