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BF06 ZBT

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

128,988 mi
Last recorded128,988 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 128,988 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 123,129 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 116,949 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 111,706 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 105,410 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 99,307 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2020 95,282 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2019 88,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 80,917 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 77,364 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 74,605 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 74,605 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 71,059 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,889 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,409 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 52,305 miles

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,318 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 35,445 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 28,574 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 ZBT is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 ZBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF06 ZBT registered?

BF06 ZBT is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is BF06 ZBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF06 ZBT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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