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AO06 ZNA

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,534 mi
Last recorded177,534 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 ZNA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 177,534 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing removed ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 177,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing removed ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 160,687 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 160,687 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 147,100 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r and o/s/r body where subframe support panel attaches corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2023 147,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r and o/s/r body where subframe support panel attaches corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2022 144,382 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r and o/s/r body where subframe support panel attaches corrosion

rear tyres worn in middle

Fail 28 Nov 2022 144,380 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength support panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r and o/s/r body where subframe support panel attaches corrosion

rear tyres worn in middle

Pass 20 Nov 2021 141,032 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 127,505 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 117,589 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 113,176 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 108,876 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 103,847 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 99,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 96,083 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 92,459 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 89,745 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 86,613 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 82,302 miles

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

front tyres waring outer edges

Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,995 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 66,386 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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AO06 ZNA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO06 ZNA, 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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AO06 ZNA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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