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AX06 CTY

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,338 mi
Last recorded129,338 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 CTY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 129,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 129,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 124,078 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 117,943 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 117,943 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 105,315 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,865 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 87,758 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 79,536 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,740 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,699 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 60,420 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 56,009 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,848 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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AX06 CTY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AX06 CTY, 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 AX06 CTY registered?

AX06 CTY is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is AX06 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX06 CTY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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