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BV06 XSA

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,722 mi
Last recorded99,722 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 XSA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,722 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 99,722 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 94,745 miles

Both front shock absorbers weak.

Oil leak around bottom of engine.

Various suspension bushes worn.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 85,139 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 85,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,568 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,616 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 58,592 miles

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

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

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

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,949 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,246 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,644 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 26,576 miles

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)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 20,726 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 XSA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 XSA, 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 XSA registered?

BV06 XSA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 11 March 2006.

Is BV06 XSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV06 XSA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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