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BX06 CUW

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

183,739 mi
Last recorded183,739 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 CUW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 183,739 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 112,779 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))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 181,690 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

hand brake travel

Fail 25 Oct 2022 181,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

hand brake travel

Pass 30 Oct 2021 115,281 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate showing signs of wear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front o/s upper windscreen showing a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shock-absorber casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 26 Oct 2021 115,281 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working front o/s side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear n/s tyre worn and cut on outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate showing signs of wear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s tyre [INNER AND OUTER EDGE WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front o/s upper windscreen showing a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shock-absorber casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 30 Oct 2020 178,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

fuel tank shows signs of damp

slight play in lower steering U.J

Fail 29 Oct 2020 178,018 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S/R & O/S/R show white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

fuel tank shows signs of damp

slight play in lower steering U.J

Pass 18 May 2019 168,607 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 159,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 147,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 137,236 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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 127,505 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 120,377 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 8 Jun 2013 107,783 miles

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

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

fuel flap broken

judder off wipers

Fail 25 May 2013 107,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 15 May 2012 95,466 miles

brake warning light on dash

rear discs lipped

traction control light on dash

Fail 15 May 2012 95,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on dash

rear discs lipped

traction control light on dash

Pass 11 Apr 2011 81,677 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,329 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 68,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,934 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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BX06 CUW is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BX06 CUW, 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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BX06 CUW is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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