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HW56 HGK

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

159,471 mi
Last recorded159,471 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 HGK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 159,471 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 152,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 145,294 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 140,472 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 134,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 128,024 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexible hoses starting to deteriorate/crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 121,350 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 120,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear head-lamp and indicator lamp have condensation

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear differential bearing noisy

Pass 28 Apr 2018 107,235 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,454 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 90,855 miles

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 18 Apr 2015 81,718 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,729 miles

Rear wiper blade deteriated.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 58,261 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 45,944 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 45,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 27,906 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 14,509 miles

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 HGK is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HGK, 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 HGK registered?

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

Is HW56 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW56 HGK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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