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2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

39,005 mi
Last recorded39,005 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 BMW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 39,005 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SURFACE TO UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 38,458 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 37,045 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface to all under-side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 35,427 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 34,598 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 33,252 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

boot full no inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2020 32,373 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 30,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 28,480 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 27,054 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 27,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 24,883 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 22,790 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 21,319 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 19,524 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 13,480 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 8,876 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 5,853 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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BF06 BMW is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BF06 BMW, 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 BF06 BMW registered?

BF06 BMW is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 3 August 2006.

Is BF06 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF06 BMW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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