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AU06 YOE

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,313 mi
Last recorded151,313 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 YOE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 151,313 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play in front joints

Pass 9 May 2018 149,116 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 142,398 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 136,679 miles

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

clutch and gearbox noisy

rear wiper inoperative

Fail 11 May 2016 136,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

clutch and gearbox noisy

rear wiper inoperative

Pass 24 Jun 2015 130,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 120,190 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 111,746 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 102,940 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 91,238 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges

O/S/F Tyre worn on edges

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2011 91,238 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges

O/S/F Tyre worn on edges

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,287 miles

emissions too low to test

Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,739 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 33,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,689 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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AU06 YOE is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU06 YOE, 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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AU06 YOE is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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