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AY56 ZWM

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,064 mi
Last recorded139,064 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ZWM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 139,064 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

brake warning light on

Fail 27 Apr 2022 139,053 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position or opened (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

brake warning light on

Pass 17 Dec 2019 131,648 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 15 Dec 2018 121,508 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 111,831 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 101,635 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 98,269 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 98,269 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 83,458 miles

rear tyres advance wear

Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,687 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 50,056 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 32,446 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,308 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,297 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 14,297 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 10,827 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 10,827 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside 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
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AY56 ZWM is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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