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AX55 DFA

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,544 mi
Last recorded171,544 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 171,544 miles

front and rear inner brake pads low

near side rear tyre worn close to legal limit

play inner steering arms

slight smoke during emissons test

Pass 5 Jun 2015 168,195 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 162,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 159,011 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 150,620 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 150,620 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 136,403 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 127,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

brakes discs worn low.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

offside front tyre wearing low outer edge.

stone chips front windscreen.

uneven wear tyre treads.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 127,581 miles

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

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

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

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

brakes discs worn low.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

offside front tyre wearing low outer edge.

stone chips front windscreen.

uneven wear tyre treads.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 101,140 miles

stone chips front windscreen.

body panel damage.

damage wheel rims.

Fail 28 Jan 2009 101,140 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

body panel damage.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 DFA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DFA, 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 DFA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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