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BV06 OAU

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,657 mi
Last recorded164,657 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 OAU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 164,657 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 164,611 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 154,723 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 142,892 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 142,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 131,459 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread pattern 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 4 Jan 2022 123,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 4 Jan 2022 123,108 miles

Drive belt excessively worn split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 18 Jan 2021 118,484 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 18 Jan 2021 118,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 24 Jul 2019 110,480 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 110,439 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Not working (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emitting slight blue smoke when idle

Pass 25 Jul 2018 104,204 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 98,124 miles

Emissions just met requirements

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 98,124 miles

Emissions just met requirements

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 90,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 81,583 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 81,583 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 72,586 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 55,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 42,729 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,960 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 12,576 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 11,266 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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BV06 OAU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV06 OAU, 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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BV06 OAU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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