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AK06 RDV

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,009 mi
Last recorded101,009 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 RDV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 101,009 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2017 96,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 86,889 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,835 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 76,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 70,902 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 62,141 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 53,714 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 53,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 43,792 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 34,428 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,144 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 31,144 miles

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

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

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 RDV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RDV, 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 RDV registered?

AK06 RDV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is AK06 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK06 RDV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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