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BN06 ARX

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

177,451 mi
Last recorded177,451 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 ARX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 177,451 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 167,459 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 158,699 miles

Offside play in o/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 18 Jun 2019 149,251 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 144,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres badly worn on inner and outer edge

under tray and floor pan cover fitted at time of test

Pass 10 May 2017 135,854 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 May 2016 125,455 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 23 Apr 2015 107,915 miles

front tyres wearing low inner and outer edges

Pass 16 May 2014 92,380 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 79,621 miles

205/50r17 run-flat both front tyres have wear on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Apr 2013 79,608 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

205/50r17 run-flat both front tyres have wear on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,739 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,640 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,063 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 46,063 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,316 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 34,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BN06 ARX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BN06 ARX, 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 BN06 ARX registered?

BN06 ARX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for BN06 ARX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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