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AF06 COA

2006 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

194,086 mi
Last recorded194,086 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 COA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 194,086 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wing mirror minor damage

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 194,086 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake flexy starting to deteriorate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 194,037 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

blue smoke from exhaust

nearside hand brake reading low

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2019 189,608 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 184,805 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2018 184,805 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 180,153 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 175,124 miles

Brake pipes coated full inspection for corrosion not possible in some places.

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 175,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipes coated full inspection for corrosion not possible in some places.

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 171,818 miles

centre rear seat belt cut

front flexi brake hoses perished

Fail 15 Jun 2015 171,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

centre rear seat belt cut

front flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 11 Jun 2014 167,815 miles

damage to centre and nearside rear seat belts cuts in webbing

nearside mirror glasss cracked

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

offside and nearside rear shock absorber rear bump stops split

Pass 25 Apr 2013 133,857 miles

nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 25 Apr 2013 133,857 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside mirror glass broken

nearside headlamp lower mounting broken

Fail 9 May 2012 107,923 miles

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

windscreen cracked in nearside top corner not in swept zone at time of test

Pass 9 May 2012 107,923 miles

windscreen cracked in nearside top corner not in swept zone at time of test

Pass 17 May 2010 46,906 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 34,178 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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AF06 COA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AF06 COA, 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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AF06 COA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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