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AO56 LGJ

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,589 mi
Last recorded78,589 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 LGJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 78,589 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 78,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 76,208 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 76,208 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 76,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 76,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 71,650 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 66,338 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 61,447 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 61,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 53,811 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,567 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 48,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 44,091 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 40,692 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,959 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,239 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,157 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 LGJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LGJ, 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 LGJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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