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L16 HYP

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,583 mi
Last recorded155,583 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 HYP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2014 155,583 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 155,583 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 137,146 miles

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

Offside Front 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 7 Jul 2012 127,791 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 119,099 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under body covers fitted front to back

Pass 23 Jun 2010 112,472 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 105,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers smearing screen

Fail 5 May 2009 105,945 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall -- cords not visible

wipers smearing screen

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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L16 HYP 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 75%.

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 L16 HYP, 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 L16 HYP registered?

L16 HYP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is L16 HYP safe to buy?

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