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AO56 FLN

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,963 mi
Last recorded148,963 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 148,963 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 148,963 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2024 148,653 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 137,932 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 127,781 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 121,460 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 115,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2018 111,698 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2018 111,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 105,034 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 97,095 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 89,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 80,505 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 72,067 miles

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 2 Apr 2012 56,902 miles

N/S/F Tyre inner edge worn smooth

O/S/F Tyre outer edge wearing excessively

Pass 23 May 2011 49,360 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 35,658 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 28,157 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 FLN is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO56 FLN registered?

AO56 FLN is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is AO56 FLN safe to buy?

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