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BD06 UCE

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,107 mi
Last recorded168,107 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 UCE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 168,107 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s in inner edg (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 152,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 136,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake hanging on slightly after release

Pass 7 Mar 2019 125,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears to and from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 117,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 117,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb Not Fitted Correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 105,049 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 101,171 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 101,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 97,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 92,147 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 83,092 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,365 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,018 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,996 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,976 miles

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

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 UCE is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UCE, 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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BD06 UCE is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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