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AV56 RWU

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,133 mi
Last recorded119,133 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 RWU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 119,133 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 119,133 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 109,597 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 98,213 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 86,020 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 70,643 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 24 Dec 2015 70,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

brake warning light on

Pass 23 Dec 2014 53,401 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 35,732 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,465 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,376 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,418 miles

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

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

trims and covers covering testable items

Pass 13 Nov 2009 20,490 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
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AV56 RWU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

AV56 RWU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is AV56 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 RWU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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