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AK56 XJA

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

125,935 mi
Last recorded125,935 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XJA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 125,935 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.92mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.99mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

Pass 26 Jun 2025 119,427 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2024 111,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 111,220 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 98,451 miles

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2022 80,277 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 64,142 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,457 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 56,274 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 56,274 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 51,012 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 49,624 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 47,621 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 44,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn very low inner edge just legal

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 41,870 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2014 39,241 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,047 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,216 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,274 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 24,642 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,595 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 XJA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XJA, 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 XJA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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