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AK56 WPZ

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,898 mi
Last recorded114,898 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 114,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material that go o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 114,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material that go o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 108,547 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished Light cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished Light cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished Light cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 108,547 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No aim pattern due to water ingress (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished Light cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished Light cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished Light cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 104,596 miles

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

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

Rear rear exhaust support bracket broken, but exhaust adequately supported.

Fail 25 Aug 2020 104,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp, dip beam bulb cover missing.

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

Rear rear exhaust support bracket broken, but exhaust adequately supported.

Pass 8 May 2019 96,147 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2019 96,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 83,339 miles

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

Rear exhaut braket broken

Pass 16 May 2017 73,987 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2016 62,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 51,318 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,381 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 43,381 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,923 miles

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

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

Tracktion contral light is on

Fail 23 Oct 2009 28,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,088 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AK56 WPZ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WPZ, 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 WPZ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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