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AV56 VHT

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,893 mi
Last recorded149,893 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 149,893 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 149,710 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 149,540 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 149,539 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fitted wrong way around. Asymmetrical tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2020 149,085 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 140,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16RF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 140,030 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 130,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshner ()

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

Nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2017 125,250 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 121,455 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 120,283 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 114,691 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 100,162 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 100,162 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 88,988 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 77,976 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 66,303 miles

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

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

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 VHT is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

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

Is AV56 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 VHT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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