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IHZ 3950

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,820 mi
Last recorded105,820 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIHZ 3950
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 105,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 105,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 91,109 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 91,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,517 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 84,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2014 77,396 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 77,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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IHZ 3950 is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 IHZ 3950, 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 IHZ 3950 registered?

IHZ 3950 is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is IHZ 3950 safe to buy?

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