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AV56 RXG

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

206,207 mi
Last recorded206,207 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 206,207 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

undertrays obscuring testable items from view

Pass 11 Oct 2021 195,513 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 183,504 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 183,504 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 165,095 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 25 Apr 2019 165,095 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Apr 2018 140,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread low on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread pattern on edges - replace soon

Pass 29 Apr 2017 131,777 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Inner Roadwheel rim slightly damaged

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad getting low

Offside Front Tyre tread low on inner edge

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 125,552 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Both front tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2014 117,344 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 18 Dec 2013 110,373 miles

both front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Dec 2012 105,145 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Dec 2012 105,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Nov 2011 86,707 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,405 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 57,624 miles

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

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

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 RXG is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RXG, 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 RXG registered?

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

Is AV56 RXG safe to buy?

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