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HY56 HLP

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,882 mi
Last recorded94,882 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 HLP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 94,882 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 94,836 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 88,549 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 76,918 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 66,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 59,261 miles

both n/s tyres 6yrs old

n/s/r tyre punctured -205/55/16v rsc

o/s/f tyre 8yrs old and perishing

o/s/r tyre 5yrs old

Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,377 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 55,577 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 53,829 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 53,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 52,479 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 51,255 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 47,739 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,317 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 38,208 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,379 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,270 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,043 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,195 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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HY56 HLP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HY56 HLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY56 HLP registered?

HY56 HLP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is HY56 HLP safe to buy?

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