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BMZ 3203

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

118,532 mi
Last recorded118,532 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 3203
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 118,532 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 115,086 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of various items

Pass 30 Mar 2024 113,306 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 24 Mar 2023 110,158 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 25 Mar 2022 105,239 miles

Front Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 3 Apr 2021 99,971 miles

Front Under vehicle cover fitted obscuring view of some items.

Pass 20 Mar 2020 95,583 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 90,490 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 86,093 miles

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items..

Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,957 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 81,483 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,476 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 75,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,678 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 72,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 69,552 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 66,278 miles

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

front discs both sides inner starting to wear...

Pass 13 Mar 2010 63,201 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 58,364 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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BMZ 3203 is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 BMZ 3203, 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 BMZ 3203 registered?

BMZ 3203 is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is BMZ 3203 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMZ 3203 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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