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AV56 DXZ

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,958 mi
Last recorded153,958 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 DXZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 153,958 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin both edges and perished outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s inboard (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s upper and lower all bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 144,292 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 144,286 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 131,529 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front track rod end locking nut loose but track rod end has its own locking bolt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to rear bumper and damage to bonnet

Fail 4 May 2021 131,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front track rod end locking nut loose but track rod end has its own locking bolt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to rear bumper and damage to bonnet

Pass 4 Jul 2019 127,172 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 122,897 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear slight under-body surface rust.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 116,947 miles

Offside Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jun 2016 107,746 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn worn on inner edge

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2015 98,487 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 98,487 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,860 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 82,356 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,006 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 60,799 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 47,888 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 47,841 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,603 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 29,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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AV56 DXZ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV56 DXZ, 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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AV56 DXZ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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