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AV56 FGJ

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,550 mi
Last recorded162,550 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 FGJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 162,550 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 162,068 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached osf and nsf (6.1.4 (a) (i))

tpms light

Fail 6 Jan 2021 162,061 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached osf and nsf (6.1.4 (a) (i))

tpms light

Pass 7 Jan 2020 152,492 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 138,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 129,876 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 121,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 112,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 100,530 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 90,049 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,525 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,411 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 63,008 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 56,681 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 56,681 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 FGJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?

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

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