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AV56 JLX

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,225 mi
Last recorded106,225 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 106,225 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 102,982 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 100,800 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 97,796 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

windscreen stone chip

Pass 23 Aug 2021 93,119 miles

Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Chip In Windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Edge, Outer Edge Worn Very Low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Worn

Offside Front Tyre Outer Edge Worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In Tread, Tyre Slightly Worn ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 89,349 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn outer edge

front brake hoses perished

Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,360 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,651 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 78,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,979 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 75,979 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 70,090 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 63,877 miles

Nearside head light moist

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blade worn

Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,453 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,605 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 33,877 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,529 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 15,876 miles

nearside front tyre outer tread feathered

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 JLX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JLX, 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 JLX registered?

AV56 JLX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is AV56 JLX safe to buy?

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