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BF06 ZBJ

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,630 mi
Last recorded144,630 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 ZBJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 144,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber shaft has wear, no leaks and function unaffected

Nearside Rear Shock absorber shroud detached

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 144,630 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Shock absorber shaft has wear, no leaks and function unaffected

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber shroud detached

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

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

Tpms lamp illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 120,413 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,430 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 115,430 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,726 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 84,948 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 75,256 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 75,256 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 67,075 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 58,114 miles

Slight play in steering wheel

Pass 16 Dec 2011 51,789 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 47,464 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,401 miles

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

front tyres wearing very low on outer edges (raised tread)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 37,079 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 ZBJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZBJ, 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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BF06 ZBJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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