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SP55 HVN

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,966 mi
Last recorded73,966 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 HVN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 73,966 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 73,966 miles

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has about 2.5mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 5 Sep 2015 52,881 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,163 miles

exhaust cat nuts corroded

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled

o/s/r tyre worn low(raised tread pattern)

tyre size 195/55r16

warning light on dash

Pass 14 May 2013 35,204 miles

195/55r16

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

gearbox damp

moved obstruction from windscreen

nearside front shock has a slight misting of oil

Fail 14 May 2013 35,203 miles

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

195/55r16

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

front pads low

gearbox damp

moved obstruction from windscreen

nearside front shock has a slight misting of oil

Pass 31 May 2012 31,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dash warning lights illuminated

Fail 31 May 2012 31,514 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dash warning lights illuminated

Pass 27 May 2011 27,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 21,991 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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SP55 HVN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP55 HVN, 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 SP55 HVN registered?

SP55 HVN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 4 February 2006.

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