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AY56 XVW

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

86,667 mi
Last recorded86,667 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 86,667 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 85,631 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 84,288 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 82,997 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 81,253 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 79,453 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,233 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 76,114 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 69,498 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 66,449 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 62,690 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 58,128 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2013 52,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 46,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 41,919 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,087 miles

advise froint discs slight pitted

advise front inner pads about 70% worn

advise rear discs slight pitted

advise rear inner pads about 60% worn

advise slight front brake imbalance

advise slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,118 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cut in n/s r tyre tread

Fail 24 Sep 2009 21,118 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in n/s r tyre tread

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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AY56 XVW is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

AY56 XVW is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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