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AD06 ZYX

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,730 mi
Last recorded133,730 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 ZYX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 133,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 128,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under car has corrosion but not weak

Pass 26 Feb 2020 122,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material thru wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 122,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material thru wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 113,188 miles

Front Lower plastic covers covering most components below car

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

dual mass flywheel very noisey

Pass 5 Feb 2018 106,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded thru the wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 106,354 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded thru the wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 99,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded thru wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear oil at diff

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded thru wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 99,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded thru wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear oil at diff

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded thru wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 92,906 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 92,906 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 84,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front yure wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Feb 2014 75,522 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 75,522 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 67,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear wheel inner rim slightly dented

Pass 29 Aug 2011 60,896 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,588 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,053 miles

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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AD06 ZYX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver 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 AD06 ZYX, 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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What year was AD06 ZYX registered?

AD06 ZYX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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