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85,931 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect And shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect And shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear ferrule end corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust nuts corroded at backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect And shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect And shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear ferrule end corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust nuts corroded at backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Lamp unit holding water.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Undertray fitted.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing inner edge. 3mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
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)
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge to 2mm.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge to 2mm.
Rear brake pads worn low.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both rear tyres getting low osr small cut in tread
nsf tyre worn on outer edge
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HW56 HGJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver 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 HW56 HGJ, 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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HW56 HGJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2006.
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