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VN06 HHT

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,274 mi
Last recorded144,274 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 HHT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 144,274 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 144,266 miles

Additional braking device obviously defective (1.1.19 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 136,466 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 122,228 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 101,105 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 101,104 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 87,327 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,955 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 82,544 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,418 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 65,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2012 65,473 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2011 59,417 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 54,312 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 54,312 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 49,519 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,409 miles

front brake pads slightly worn

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 HHT is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HHT, 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 HHT is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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