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AV06 KLU

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

199,091 mi
Last recorded199,091 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 199,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexi pipes corroded around ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff housing leaking but not excessive yet. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 199,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexi pipes corroded around ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff housing leaking but not excessive yet. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 176,725 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 175,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Dip beam image weak

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 175,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Dip beam image weak

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 165,630 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 165,572 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 153,735 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 153,731 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 138,520 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 118,538 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 118,538 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake pads low.

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Fuel tank on offside damp, suspect slight leak from that area.

Pass 9 May 2012 96,158 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 96,158 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 73,249 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both front wipers not clearing propaly

Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,249 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 KLU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KLU, 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 KLU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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