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AV06 AEM

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

318,280 mi
Last recorded318,280 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 AEM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 318,280 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 318,280 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 317,454 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 181,705 miles

hanging item removed from drivers view

Fail 18 May 2017 181,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

hanging item removed from drivers view

Pass 1 Jun 2016 169,330 miles

fuel flap faulty - o/sw/r tyre coming close aprx 3/4mm

n/s/r tyre very close to limit aprx 2/3mm !

Fail 24 May 2016 169,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre flat

engine covers fitted

fuel flap damaged

items removed from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2015 154,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2015 154,609 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 152,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 147,789 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 147,789 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 134,217 miles

Minor cracking in both front flexi brake hoses

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 109,794 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 105,954 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 88,814 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,512 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,860 miles

Rear brake discs look very worn.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Fail 30 Apr 2010 60,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm LIMIT NOW.

Rear brake discs look very worn.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,154 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AV06 AEM is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV06 AEM, 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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AV06 AEM is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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