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BL06 VZC

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,042 mi
Last recorded98,042 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VZC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 98,042 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 91,786 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 83,870 miles

seal on fuel cap perishing / damage to o/s/f fog light / engine x under covers fitted / rear tyres 3mm / front flexi hoses perishing

Pass 11 May 2018 76,095 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 76,095 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 76,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 72,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tail light discoloured not seriously reducing light output

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

Offside Rear tail light discoloured not seriously reducing light output

Oil leak ()

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 21 Feb 2017 72,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tail light discoloured not seriously reducing light output

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tail light discoloured not seriously reducing light output

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,718 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 53,410 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 47,401 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 40,641 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2012 33,374 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 26,953 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 20,977 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SLIGHT WEAR ON OUTER EDGES OF FRONT TYRES

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 VZC is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL06 VZC registered?

BL06 VZC is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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