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AO06 GWU

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,664 mi
Last recorded161,664 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 GWU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2020 161,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both control arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both control arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipes going into the steering column (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 155,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 138,079 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 122,754 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 111,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside light. (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 94,001 miles

slight perished to both front brake hoses

slight uneven braking on rear

Pass 6 Nov 2014 80,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 78,419 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 71,689 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 65,178 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 56,301 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 49,265 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 39,853 miles

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

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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AO06 GWU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO06 GWU, 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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What year was AO06 GWU registered?

AO06 GWU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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