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AV06 VVP

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,002 mi
Last recorded119,002 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 VVP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 119,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 118,323 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 118,323 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 115,169 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 110,484 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 105,443 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 105,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 98,584 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,799 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 82,452 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 78,658 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 76,027 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 65,292 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,633 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,406 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 44,821 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 43,782 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,437 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 41,290 miles

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

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 VVP is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue 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 VVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV06 VVP registered?

AV06 VVP is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 4 May 2006.

Is AV06 VVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV06 VVP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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