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R3 HCX

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,132 mi
Last recorded134,132 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 HCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 134,132 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible brake hoses slightly perishing in areas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two stone chips in zone A in the swept area not over 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal splitting on edge

Fail 17 Dec 2022 134,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexible brake hose split to inner cords (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible brake hoses slightly perishing in areas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two stone chips in zone A in the swept area not over 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

fuel cap seal splitting on edge

Pass 3 Dec 2021 118,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 100,727 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

steering lock mechanism indicates a fault

Pass 18 Dec 2019 88,718 miles

Mirror unit not secured. passenger door.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 88,709 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Mirror unit not secure > passenger door

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively A band of corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks & splits appearing within their tread > all four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 82,402 miles

Horn not working properly switch faulty (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 82,402 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Horn not working properly switch faulty (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 76,795 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 71,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 64,100 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 57,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 52,250 miles

2 stone chips in windscreen a zone....

Fail 27 Dec 2013 52,250 miles

2 stone chips in windscreen a zone....

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 46,575 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 46,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 42,031 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 37,789 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,739 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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R3 HCX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R3 HCX, 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 R3 HCX registered?

R3 HCX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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