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AO06 ZNE

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,642 mi
Last recorded171,642 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 ZNE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 171,642 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 153,276 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 138,591 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 138,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 120,774 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 120,774 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 110,135 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 110,135 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 92,686 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 92,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 77,940 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 74,250 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 74,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 RSC (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 70,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 runflat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 66,563 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,272 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,060 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,296 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 45,567 miles

rear brake pads 90% worn

Fail 20 Jul 2009 37,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,468 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 ZNE is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO06 ZNE, 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 AO06 ZNE registered?

AO06 ZNE is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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