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AO56 DYW

2006 BMW 118

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,127 mi
Last recorded103,127 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 DYW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 103,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 100,278 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 96,279 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 96,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front fog light broken

Pass 2 Jan 2018 86,050 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 86,050 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,136 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 68,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and nail (4.1.E.1)

smokey from exhaust after left at idle

Fail 17 Aug 2016 68,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and nail (4.1.E.1)

smokey from exhaust after left at idle

Pass 12 Aug 2015 58,835 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2013 46,882 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 42,485 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,731 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 30,801 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,174 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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AO56 DYW is a 2006 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AO56 DYW, 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 AO56 DYW registered?

AO56 DYW is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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