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AK56 OPY

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

215,288 mi
Last recorded215,288 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 OPY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 215,288 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 206,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 197,890 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 189,988 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 189,985 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2021 181,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to minimum requirments (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 171,887 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 164,018 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 164,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working blocked (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 163,362 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2016 152,147 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 141,123 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 141,123 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 135,167 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 135,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 125,474 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 112,773 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated and has a possible puncture, 205-55-r16 run flat.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 112,224 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated and has a possible puncture, 205-55-r16 run flat.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 90,337 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 81,222 miles

both rear tyres ON legal limit.

front & rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 61,447 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 OPY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OPY, 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 OPY is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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