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AF56 PXZ

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,785 mi
Last recorded142,785 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 PXZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 142,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 133,135 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 121,916 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 112,328 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 112,328 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 110,891 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 106,759 miles

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

Nearside Front link rod has slight play

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 101,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2014 89,766 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,667 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 72,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 60,355 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 45,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 May 2011 45,590 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,379 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,308 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
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AF56 PXZ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AF56 PXZ, 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.

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What year was AF56 PXZ registered?

AF56 PXZ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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