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SH06 HLW

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,758 mi
Last recorded164,758 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 HLW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 164,758 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both front suspension arms front bush worn

both rear tyres worn and bald inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 21 May 2020 155,345 miles

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

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

damage to windscreen not in drivers view

Fail 20 May 2020 155,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

damage to windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 30 May 2019 143,199 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 143,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 130,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 113,156 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 113,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 81,115 miles

windscreen damage but not in drivers view

Fail 12 May 2016 81,115 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen damage but not in drivers view

Pass 28 May 2015 62,561 miles

windscreen damaged not in drivers view

Pass 28 May 2014 49,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 May 2013 43,405 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 40,284 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 32,948 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2010 28,206 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 28,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 22,457 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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SH06 HLW 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 72.2%.

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 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 SH06 HLW, 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 SH06 HLW registered?

SH06 HLW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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