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AY56 XVJ

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

186,480 mi
Last recorded186,480 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XVJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2026 186,480 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 179,975 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 174,100 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2023 164,901 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2023 164,901 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 157,375 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seat folded cant check seat belts

Fail 21 Jan 2022 157,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seat folded cant check seat belts

Pass 18 Dec 2020 147,657 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 136,087 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 136,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 128,010 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 122,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chip in screen

Pass 27 Feb 2017 112,429 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 112,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 107,090 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 worn/lipped pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close/on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 102,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp on

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2013 94,328 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,901 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 79,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 66,843 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,480 miles

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

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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AY56 XVJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AY56 XVJ, 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 AY56 XVJ registered?

AY56 XVJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AY56 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 XVJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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