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WP55 HLM

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,951 mi
Last recorded96,951 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 HLM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,951 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 92,423 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 87,493 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,359 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 74,454 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 74,450 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,997 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2013 67,995 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,324 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 61,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,551 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 40,922 miles

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

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

offside front rim damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WP55 HLM 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 76.9%.

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 WP55 HLM, 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 WP55 HLM registered?

WP55 HLM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is WP55 HLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP55 HLM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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