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AX55 CYG

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,810 mi
Last recorded101,810 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 CYG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 101,810 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 101,810 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 96,439 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 95,676 miles

Emissions not tested oil smoke from exhaust (engine burning oil) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front most arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm inner and outer tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

TPM on dash

both rear driveshafts joints require re greasing

engine and gearbox covered in oil

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components

front bumper to under cover broken and insecure

front number plate cracked

power steering noisy operation

some play and knocking from steering

Pass 19 Sep 2018 91,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 84,276 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front bumper slight damage

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 84,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front bumper slight damage

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,736 miles

both front tyre outer edge slightly warn out

Fail 29 Jun 2016 77,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre outer edge slightly warn out

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut outter edge

Fail 3 Jul 2015 73,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut outter edge

Pass 4 Jul 2014 70,746 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

Fail 4 Jul 2014 70,746 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,877 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,196 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 53,187 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside 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 8 Mar 2010 46,340 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jan 2009 36,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AX55 CYG is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX55 CYG, 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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AX55 CYG is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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