MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BL55 UMX safe to buy?
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