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HY56 HMD

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,941 mi
Last recorded76,941 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 76,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker shroud dropped down

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

Offside Rear jacking block missing

Offside Rear shocker shroud droped down

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 76,941 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear shocker shroud dropped down

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

Offside Rear jacking block missing

Offside Rear shocker shroud droped down

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 62,545 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both n/s o/s brake hoses showing signs of wear [cracking] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shocker covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 49,107 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both n/s o/s brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shocker -casings loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 41,003 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 38,996 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 38,649 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,783 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 36,931 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 35,869 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,915 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 32,148 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,189 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,917 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,655 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 25,654 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 23,642 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 23,642 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,830 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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HY56 HMD 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 84.2%.

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 HMD, 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 HY56 HMD registered?

HY56 HMD is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is HY56 HMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY56 HMD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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