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AV06 AFY

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,076 mi
Last recorded190,076 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 AFY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 190,076 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 186,430 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 180,845 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 174,600 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 174,600 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 161,502 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 151,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning light on

Fail 13 May 2013 151,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 May 2012 135,394 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 121,481 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 116,284 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 93,729 miles

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

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres wearing low on outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2009 93,729 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres wearing low on outer edge

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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AV06 AFY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AFY, 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 AV06 AFY registered?

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

Is AV06 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV06 AFY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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