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AJ56 LHH

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,389 mi
Last recorded129,389 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 LHH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 129,389 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 123,644 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 119,240 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 112,261 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 109,989 miles

Both front tyres tread cracking and starting to wear on edges

Rear brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2017 109,989 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Rear brake discs slightly rusty

Both front tyres tread cracking and starting to wear on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2016 107,606 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 104,016 miles

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

child seat

under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,312 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 97,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2013 80,980 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,385 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 66,850 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 62,496 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,573 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 56,572 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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AJ56 LHH is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue 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 AJ56 LHH, 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 AJ56 LHH registered?

AJ56 LHH is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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