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AV56 FGP

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,350 mi
Last recorded154,350 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 FGP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 154,350 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 154,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 144,209 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 144,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 136,307 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 128,771 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 118,591 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 118,585 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 113,283 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 105,882 miles

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

Nearside front brake warning sensor rubbing on wheel (insecure)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 105,881 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake warning sensor rubbing on wheel (insecure)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 May 2013 101,291 miles

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

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

osf tyre worn on eges

Fail 30 May 2013 101,291 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre worn on eges

Pass 2 May 2012 92,984 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,344 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,919 miles

both front and rear brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,019 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AV56 FGP is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FGP, 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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What year was AV56 FGP registered?

AV56 FGP is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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