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BD06 XFY

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,355 mi
Last recorded210,355 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 XFY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 210,355 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 196,006 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front dip beam bulb not fitting correct

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear slight diff leak

Fail 7 Oct 2021 196,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front dip beam bulb not fitting correct

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear slight diff leak

Pass 27 Oct 2020 188,689 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 188,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 175,808 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 175,808 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 165,874 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 161,164 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017 161,164 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 150,205 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 141,585 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 19 Jun 2015 141,585 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 21 May 2014 130,667 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 128,068 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 118,914 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 109,298 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 90,954 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 90,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 May 2009 60,651 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2009 60,651 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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 XFY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD06 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

BD06 XFY is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 15 June 2006.

Is BD06 XFY safe to buy?

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