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AY56 AFY

2006 BMW 318

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,718 mi
Last recorded199,718 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 31873,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 AFY
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 199,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 199,718 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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AY56 AFY is a 2006 BMW 318 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 73,786 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY56 AFY registered?

AY56 AFY is a 2006 BMW 318, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AY56 AFY safe to buy?

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