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AK06 NFM

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,114 mi
Last recorded143,114 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 NFM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 143,114 miles

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

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

Under-Trays in place ?

Fail 25 Feb 2016 143,110 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-Trays in place ?

Pass 10 Mar 2015 125,823 miles

Nearside rear door near to door handle has two small dents ?

Fail 24 Feb 2015 125,770 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 8 Mar 2014 112,169 miles

All Braek discs are worn

Pass 9 Mar 2013 98,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 98,589 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 88,115 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,662 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 62,799 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre ON wear limit

nearside rear tyre is run flat and offside rear is standard radial tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,939 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 51,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AK06 NFM is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK06 NFM, 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 AK06 NFM registered?

AK06 NFM is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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The MOT history for AK06 NFM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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