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AV56 JJY

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

149,818 mi
Last recorded149,818 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 JJY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 149,818 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 146,338 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 142,158 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 136,824 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 132,483 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 128,885 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 125,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 119,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs lipped on either side

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs lipped on either side

Pass 26 Mar 2014 114,745 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 107,354 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 107,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 100,843 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 90,613 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 12 Oct 2009 79,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no.plate slightly deteriorated

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 JJY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JJY, 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 JJY registered?

AV56 JJY is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is AV56 JJY safe to buy?

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