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AV56 FGK

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,679 mi
Last recorded83,679 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 FGK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2022 83,679 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 78,725 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 78,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 72,351 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 63,850 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 55,333 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2016 55,300 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 54,911 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 54,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,460 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2012 36,126 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,319 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2009 19,258 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

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 FGK is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FGK, 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 FGK registered?

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

Is AV56 FGK safe to buy?

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