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BL06 LRO

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,372 mi
Last recorded141,372 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 LRO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 141,372 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 141,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2023 130,582 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 130,582 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 126,356 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 121,575 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 116,250 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2020 116,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 110,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2018 101,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both axles (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing on the outer tread and is cracking

Fail 7 May 2018 101,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both axles (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing on the outer tread and is cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2016 92,195 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 19 Dec 2015 87,815 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 87,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 81,919 miles

front pads worn low

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 75,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 68,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,382 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 56,230 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,248 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 26,958 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 12,479 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 12,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 LRO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LRO, 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 LRO registered?

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

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