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AK56 MYV

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,195 mi
Last recorded162,195 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 MYV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 162,195 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 162,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 159,483 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion & drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 159,421 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion & drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 146,534 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2019 146,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 141,091 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 134,218 miles

all tyres near limits

Fail 9 Nov 2016 134,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure end link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure end link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 126,228 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 117,855 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 104,965 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 104,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,788 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 93,788 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,759 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 57,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 27,749 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 27,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,438 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 23,292 miles

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

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

Due to tyre wear on rear tyres would advise 4 wheel alignment check on suspension geometry

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 MYV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MYV, 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 MYV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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