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VN06 HHM

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,454 mi
Last recorded120,454 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 HHM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 120,454 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2016 106,649 miles

wipers

Pass 18 Apr 2015 95,859 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 95,859 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 95,810 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 83,942 miles

vehicle damaged front end, front whishbone bushes worn slight movement on ATL (investigate)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 71,517 miles

Both front tyres have slight damage to side walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 71,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have slight damage to side walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,160 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 40,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 40,360 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 32,231 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 31,875 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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VN06 HHM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VN06 HHM, 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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VN06 HHM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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