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BD06 UBU

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,702 mi
Last recorded126,702 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 UBU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 126,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 126,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 122,156 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 115,376 miles

Covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 110,565 miles

Covers fitted

Rear both coil springs has slight corrosion

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2016 100,560 miles

All discs pitted and has slight corrosion

Covers fited

Fail 17 Sep 2016 100,560 miles

All discs pitted and has slight corrosion

Covers fited

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 84,279 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some componants from view

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 75,177 miles

front whipers smering

nearside rear tyre worn

offside rear tyre worn

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 64,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 55,414 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,767 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,582 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 24,621 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 14,184 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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BD06 UBU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BD06 UBU, 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 BD06 UBU registered?

BD06 UBU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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