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BD06 XGE

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,942 mi
Last recorded103,942 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 103,942 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 99,000 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 95,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame mount plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 95,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame mount plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 91,471 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 87,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front washer fluid low

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 87,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front washer fluid low

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 85,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear suspension arm bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 80,480 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 80,480 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 75,172 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,355 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 66,496 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 59,522 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 54,206 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 47,847 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,110 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2011 30,229 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 25,911 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 19,934 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2010 19,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 XGE is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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