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AO56 DZF

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,018 mi
Last recorded95,018 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 DZF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 95,018 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 95,016 miles

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

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,822 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2020 89,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp aim incorrect nsf (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam image incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2019 85,726 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,374 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 69,511 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 53,357 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 53,357 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 49,821 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 45,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 39,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Oct 2012 63,766 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 27,771 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 231,763 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 18,112 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 DZF is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver 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 DZF, 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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AO56 DZF is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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