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HY06 XJM

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,686 mi
Last recorded120,686 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 XJM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 120,686 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 111,000 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 111,000 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 101,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 94,617 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 94,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 84,551 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 84,551 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 72,999 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 72,999 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 64,294 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 56,934 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 56,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 51,800 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 46,937 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

ns/f tyre outer edge cracking

os/f tyre outer edge cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2013 46,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

ns/f tyre outer edge cracking

os/f tyre outer edge cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,490 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,108 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 31,288 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 27,565 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 26,272 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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HY06 XJM 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 71.4%.

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 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 HY06 XJM, 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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HY06 XJM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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