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BL06 LMU

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

111,789 mi
Last recorded111,789 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 LMU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 111,789 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 107,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 100,490 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 93,822 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 88,861 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 81,683 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket splitting slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 76,650 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm discs required at pad change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm discs required at pad change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clip broken on center heat sheild under gearbox

Pass 24 Nov 2018 70,538 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 65,027 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2016 57,398 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 50,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2014 44,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 44,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damp/fluid around steering rack

Fail 27 Jun 2012 35,774 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,774 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,586 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,918 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,152 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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BL06 LMU 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 89.5%.

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 BL06 LMU, 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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BL06 LMU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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