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FG56 AVC

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,130 mi
Last recorded179,130 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 AVC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 179,130 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 179,130 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 174,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 174,370 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Stub axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both parking brake performances low

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 157,910 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 136,863 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 134,508 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2018 134,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 12,991 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 12,991 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 126,161 miles

Nearside Rear used mud and snow tyre fitted

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

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test (sat nav holder)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 126,159 miles

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test (sat nav holder)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 120,175 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 110,279 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 93,947 miles

Battery Lead Terminals Under Boot Corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 74,456 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 58,627 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 53,172 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,436 miles

both front tyres wearing outside edge

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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FG56 AVC is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FG56 AVC, 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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FG56 AVC is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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