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BL06 LNT

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,540 mi
Last recorded149,540 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 LNT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 149,540 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 142,753 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 142,748 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 124,750 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 104,174 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 104,174 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 95,268 miles

Offside Front stone chip on screen

Offside Front tyre split on outer wall but showing no cords

Fail 20 Jan 2017 95,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Front stone chip on screen

Offside Front tyre split on outer wall but showing no cords

Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,611 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 77,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,142 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 65,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 58,759 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to test both outer body sills due to covers

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,676 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,533 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 30,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,832 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner and outter edges

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BL06 LNT is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BL06 LNT, 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 BL06 LNT registered?

BL06 LNT is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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