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AE06 DEC

2006 BMW 318

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

185,070 mi
Last recorded185,070 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 31873,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 DEC
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 185,070 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 173,482 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 166,020 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 161,096 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 145,721 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket from gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 145,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40ZR18 92Y X-Load (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40ZR18 92W X-Load (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket from gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 131,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 115,726 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 109,795 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 109,653 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 103,002 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2014 95,817 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 95,817 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 88,906 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 82,773 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 82,730 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,018 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f iner rack joint has play

Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,066 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 46,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,468 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,549 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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AE06 DEC is a 2006 BMW 318 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 73,786 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE06 DEC is a 2006 BMW 318, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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