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BL55 HGG

2006 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,581 mi
Last recorded149,581 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 HGG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 149,581 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 140,729 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 131,820 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 131,819 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 116,798 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 106,976 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 106,976 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 103,298 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 99,319 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 92,279 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 86,088 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 79,139 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,100 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,679 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 44,191 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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BL55 HGG is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BL55 HGG, 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 BL55 HGG registered?

BL55 HGG is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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