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SG56 HHN

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,021 mi
Last recorded70,021 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 70,021 miles

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 70,012 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 68,254 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 65,880 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 64,166 miles

Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel filler cap seal cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2022 64,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel filler cap seal cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2021 61,658 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,616 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 55,570 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,124 miles

rear brake pads very low

Pass 17 Mar 2017 47,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant light on dash

exhaust front pipe nuts corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,692 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 45,692 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,862 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 38,431 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 34,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge 205/50/17v run flat

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge 205/50/17v run flat

Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,442 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,722 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,895 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 HHN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SG56 HHN, 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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SG56 HHN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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