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AV06 VVL

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,116 mi
Last recorded112,116 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 112,116 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 105,928 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 93,195 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 78,262 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 78,262 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 69,486 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,829 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 58,423 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 51,706 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,593 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,787 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 33,772 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,132 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 21,233 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 21,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 14,442 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 14,267 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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AV06 VVL is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

AV06 VVL is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 16 May 2006.

Is AV06 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV06 VVL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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