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AK56 OWF

2006 BMW 118

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,043 mi
Last recorded66,043 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 OWF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 66,043 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

eml light on.

Fail 16 Sep 2022 66,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

eml light on.

Pass 26 Oct 2021 57,223 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 57,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 56,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 46,531 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 42,438 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 41,001 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 40,983 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 39,691 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 38,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

tracking

Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,639 miles

O/S/R TYRE IS CLOSE TO 1.6MM & STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 14 Sep 2013 28,923 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,224 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,203 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 17,353 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 14,459 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 OWF is a 2006 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OWF, 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 OWF is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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