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AV56 KLJ

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,335 mi
Last recorded172,335 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 172,335 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 172,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 161,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 161,417 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 147,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 147,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 126,804 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 126,804 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 106,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake warning light on

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 106,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 30 Sep 2014 85,176 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,640 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 54,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,505 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,773 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,479 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 KLJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KLJ, 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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AV56 KLJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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