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AK56 BWW

2006 BMW 118

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,855 mi
Last recorded82,855 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 BWW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 82,855 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 79,194 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 75,350 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 69,881 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 68,315 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 66,574 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 39,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

exhaust front pipe mounting flange nuts extremely corroded and one missing

Pass 27 Mar 2018 37,761 miles

Offside Front scratch to screen

Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,493 miles

Windscreen scratched on o/s

Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,168 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,061 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,677 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,133 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,682 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2011 20,739 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 16,801 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,050 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 BWW is a 2006 BMW 118 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BWW, 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 BWW registered?

AK56 BWW is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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