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AF56 PXG

2006 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,895 mi
Last recorded164,895 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 PXG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 164,895 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 164,890 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2025 159,595 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 159,551 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Loose (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 152,896 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 152,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heat shield loose

Pass 22 Feb 2023 143,309 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 136,672 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 131,676 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 126,429 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses showing signs of age

Pass 1 Feb 2019 116,516 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 116,514 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 101,756 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 101,756 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 86,147 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 73,934 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,060 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 62,050 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 54,065 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 40,357 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 32,496 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 29,224 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 23,214 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 14,535 miles

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AF56 PXG is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF56 PXG, 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 AF56 PXG registered?

AF56 PXG is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is AF56 PXG safe to buy?

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