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AV56 FGF

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,098 mi
Last recorded178,098 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 178,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 178,098 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 168,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 155,176 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 137,437 miles

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

offside rear tyre getting bold on the inner edge

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2015 125,047 miles

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

nearside rear tyre bold on inner edge

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 122,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2013 119,948 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 119,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 117,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres edges worn low

rear brake pads roughly 60% worn

Pass 16 Sep 2011 115,282 miles

Stone chip on screen

Pass 13 Sep 2010 111,874 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 91,683 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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AV56 FGF is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV56 FGF, 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 AV56 FGF registered?

AV56 FGF is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is AV56 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 FGF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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