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AK56 VYA

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,926 mi
Last recorded151,926 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 151,926 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 151,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 150,429 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 150,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 142,922 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 142,922 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 137,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 132,540 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rubber bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 132,538 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rubber bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 127,613 miles

Intermittent VSC fault *when driving*

Intermittent engine cutting out fault *when driving*

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 127,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 121,043 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 121,043 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides bulbs not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 111,806 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 111,806 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsf/osf (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 100,733 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 100,733 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 95,781 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 95,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

knock on offside front.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Whining noise from the engine

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,820 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edge

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

Rear brake discs worn

Whinning noise from engine

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,030 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 55,030 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,122 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 VYA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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