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AV06 TGN

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

144,889 mi
Last recorded144,889 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 144,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2023 139,041 miles

Front Inner Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle unit has surface rust

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2022 130,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Under trays fitted front to rear

Underside of vehicle has surface rust at rear

Pass 18 Sep 2021 121,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak rear diff

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 24 Sep 2020 112,798 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted cant see all the components

Fail 24 Sep 2020 112,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted cant see all the components

Pass 27 Sep 2019 107,166 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 100,059 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 88,741 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,129 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 81,778 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 78,906 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 77,111 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,821 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 75,821 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,645 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 70,836 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,038 miles

1.engine and floor trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some componats. 2.Drivers side windscrren small crack out of swept area

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,562 miles

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

off side front tyre waering inner 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 TGN is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AV06 TGN, 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 TGN registered?

AV06 TGN is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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