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HW56 HGJ

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,931 mi
Last recorded85,931 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 85,931 miles

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))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 85,931 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 84,739 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 83,173 miles

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) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2022 82,153 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,101 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,337 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 79,239 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 76,110 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 72,407 miles

Front Undertray fitted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing inner edge. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,131 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,399 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 53,583 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)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 53,583 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 26 Nov 2013 47,804 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 47,804 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 40,173 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,204 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 27,922 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,922 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 20,625 miles

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

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 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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