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BT06 OTZ

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,703 mi
Last recorded205,703 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 OTZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 205,703 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 205,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 195,619 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 189,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen has small stone chip

Fail 21 Mar 2020 189,587 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen has small stone chip

Pass 4 Jul 2019 181,749 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire not in pad

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 170,119 miles

Nearside Front pad wire not in pad

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 170,119 miles

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

Nearside Front pad wire not in pad

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 159,375 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 9 Jun 2016 145,663 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to makers limits and nail in tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn close to makers limits

Pass 8 Jun 2015 129,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 129,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 111,412 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 105,365 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 95,259 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 95,253 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 84,828 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 72,576 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 29 Jul 2009 59,572 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 59,035 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 59,035 miles

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

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

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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BT06 OTZ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BT06 OTZ, 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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BT06 OTZ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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