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HW56 EFD

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,378 mi
Last recorded82,378 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 EFD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,378 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nail in nearside front tyre

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Fail 18 Feb 2016 82,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in nearside front tyre

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,024 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 49,349 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 49,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 42,068 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,996 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 23,438 miles

o/s n/s front tyres showing wear outer edges

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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HW56 EFD is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HW56 EFD, 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 HW56 EFD registered?

HW56 EFD is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is HW56 EFD safe to buy?

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