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AK56 BWJ

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,965 mi
Last recorded142,965 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 BWJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 142,965 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 120,560 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight blue misting of smoke from exhuaste

Pass 26 Aug 2020 92,694 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2019 87,856 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 82,540 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,461 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,620 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 70,617 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm through to wire +canvas (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,299 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (3.5.1g)

rear tyres wearing abnormally on inner tread faces

Pass 16 Aug 2014 47,910 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 37,880 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,432 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,950 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,395 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 17,598 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 17,598 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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AK56 BWJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK56 BWJ, 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 AK56 BWJ registered?

AK56 BWJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is AK56 BWJ safe to buy?

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