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BV06 OFM

2006 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,122 mi
Last recorded186,122 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 OFM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 186,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 175,239 miles

slight corrosion on all discs

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

damage to nearside rear body

Pass 13 Apr 2016 169,270 miles

front tyre treads wearing low

Fail 13 Apr 2016 169,270 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 16 Apr 2015 154,444 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 154,444 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 140,437 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 123,886 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 112,776 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 95,515 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 83,062 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 83,050 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 73,148 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 OFM is a 2006 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OFM, 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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What year was BV06 OFM registered?

BV06 OFM is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is BV06 OFM safe to buy?

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