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BK06 UKZ

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,114 mi
Last recorded142,114 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 UKZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 142,114 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to inspect certain items.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S worn to 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 128,458 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 25 Apr 2022 114,586 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 13 Apr 2021 103,088 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 103,085 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 100,489 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 100,486 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 96,259 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 96,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,728 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing hard on edges

Fail 26 Apr 2017 91,903 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not pulling out (5.2.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing hard on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,513 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 85,595 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 82,342 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,491 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,254 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,240 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 62,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 55,131 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 20 May 2009 49,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BK06 UKZ 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 76.2%.

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 BK06 UKZ, 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 BK06 UKZ registered?

BK06 UKZ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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