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AK56 HHO

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

203,215 mi
Last recorded203,215 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 HHO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 203,215 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 191,953 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 191,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 184,244 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 184,244 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 169,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 169,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 161,026 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 143,007 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 137,340 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Feb 2016 132,679 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 132,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2015 125,577 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 119,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 119,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 109,077 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 96,528 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 96,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 94,947 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has minor cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2011 94,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre has minor cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2010 77,370 miles

brake warning lights staying on dashboard

Fail 29 Sep 2010 77,258 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

brake warning lights staying on dashboard

Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,393 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 HHO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AK56 HHO, 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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AK56 HHO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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