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A5 RWR

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,892 mi
Last recorded79,892 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RWR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 79,892 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 77,113 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 74,567 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 71,883 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 68,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 64,440 miles

Front knocking noise on steering but no fault found on inspection

knock on steering but no fault found

Pass 16 Jan 2020 61,656 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 61,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 57,532 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 53,673 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 50,002 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 45,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 41,187 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 36,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014 36,530 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2013 32,699 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 32,699 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 27,839 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 21,817 miles

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

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 25 Jan 2010 18,415 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 13,738 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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A5 RWR is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 RWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 RWR registered?

A5 RWR is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 3 February 2006.

Is A5 RWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 RWR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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