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BN06 XPM

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,861 mi
Last recorded129,861 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 XPM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 129,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 129,841 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 142,095 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 123,744 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 120,020 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 119,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 115,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 115,681 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 106,403 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 106,403 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 104,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 104,458 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225x45R17 heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225X45R17 heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 104,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225x45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225x45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 100,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 95,203 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 95,203 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 95,055 miles

front brake hoses slight perishing/cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2018 95,055 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake hoses slight perishing/cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2017 94,107 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak?

Pass 12 Aug 2016 92,296 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 89,876 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 80,081 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,519 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 74,519 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

CAR HAS OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

near side front tyre outer wall has cut

Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,938 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,607 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,493 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 30,324 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,821 miles

Front & rear brake disc has some wear

Near side front tyre outrer side wall has some damage

Near side rear tyre outer side wall damage nail in tread & cut(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Off side front tyre outer tread edge damage & cut(s)in tread

Off side rear tyre nail(s)in tread & cut(s)damage

Fail 20 Apr 2009 24,821 miles

Front & rear brake disc has some wear

Near side front tyre outrer side wall has some damage

Near side rear tyre outer side wall damage nail in tread & cut(s)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Off side front tyre outer tread edge damage & cut(s)in tread

Off side rear tyre nail(s)in tread & cut(s)damage

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 XPM is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BN06 XPM, 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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BN06 XPM is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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