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BL55 UMX

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,277 mi
Last recorded197,277 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 UMX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 197,277 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 178,260 miles

Central Front parking brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 178,259 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 176,063 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 176,063 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 172,836 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 157,677 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 149,210 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 147,028 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 140,325 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 121,062 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 103,473 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 103,040 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 91,874 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 85,813 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 85,206 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

traction control light on

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 UMX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL55 UMX, 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 BL55 UMX registered?

BL55 UMX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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