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R50 BHO

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,107 mi
Last recorded138,107 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 BHO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 138,107 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 135,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 127,012 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 109,656 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 18 Oct 2021 105,916 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under vehicle covered

Pass 12 Oct 2020 98,958 miles

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

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 8 Apr 2019 81,331 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 81,273 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 81,273 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

service light on

Pass 8 Aug 2015 74,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 55,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2013 55,985 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,418 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 46,413 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,954 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 28,470 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 19,864 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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R50 BHO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R50 BHO, 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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R50 BHO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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