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BL06 LTE

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,182 mi
Last recorded193,182 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 LTE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 193,182 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 193,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 181,094 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 155,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear centre belt removed

tyre pressure monitoring system light on indicating a fault

Fail 17 Nov 2014 155,080 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

tyre pressure monitoring system light on indicating a fault

Pass 14 Nov 2013 127,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 119,208 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 119,204 miles

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2011 111,259 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 97,841 miles

unable to fully asses floor & outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2009 81,578 miles

slight under body damage

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 LTE is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LTE, 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 LTE registered?

BL06 LTE is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 August 2006.

Is BL06 LTE safe to buy?

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