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SG56 HCY

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,260 mi
Last recorded123,260 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 HCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 123,260 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 117,440 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 117,440 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 110,953 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 107,049 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 103,237 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 103,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 100,184 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 97,946 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 93,912 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 93,912 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 84,164 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread right lower edge broken/scuffed (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyre's CTL (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 84,164 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread right lower edge broken/scuffed (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyre's CTL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 74,750 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 74,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 60,986 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 54,151 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 47,647 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 41,299 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 35,851 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 33,881 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 30,342 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 21,630 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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SG56 HCY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SG56 HCY, 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 SG56 HCY registered?

SG56 HCY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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