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BX06 EOW

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

212,749 mi
Last recorded212,749 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 EOW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 212,749 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper oil leak from rear axle diff

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

undertray fitted front

Fail 5 Jan 2023 212,440 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake hose excessively damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak from axle diff

Pass 23 Dec 2021 204,678 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edges advise to replace

Fail 21 Dec 2021 204,678 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edges advise to replace

Pass 18 Dec 2020 196,924 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 196,892 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 179,690 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported ns front bracket missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

os rear tyre worn on inner edge advise to replace

Fail 28 May 2019 179,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported ns front bracket missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

os rear tyre worn on inner edge advise to replace

Pass 2 Jun 2018 165,961 miles

EXHAUST COVER SHELL UNSECURED SLIDE PLAY

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive REAR DEEF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 165,961 miles

EXHAUST COVER SHELL UNSECURED SLIDE PLAY

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive REAR DEEF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 147,427 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f/front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has wear out inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has cut side wall

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Oil leak at diff ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 147,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f/rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/r rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/r/rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f/front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has wear out inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has cut side wall

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Oil leak at diff ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 127,541 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear child seat

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 127,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling anti roll bar (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front flexy insecure

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

child seat fitted

dpf filter looks to have been tampered

Pass 24 Feb 2015 117,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

diff noisy when turning rear wheels

Fail 25 Sep 2014 117,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 107,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 102,011 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 EOW is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EOW, 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 EOW is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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