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BX06 EUM

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,611 mi
Last recorded181,611 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 EUM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 181,611 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 181,611 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 176,603 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2020 165,961 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

UNDER COVER FITTED

Fail 4 Feb 2020 165,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

UNDER COVER FITTED

Pass 5 Feb 2019 159,169 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2019 159,169 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 149,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Rear fuel mounting corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 137,035 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 137,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 127,350 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres scrubbed on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre tread on limit of 1.6mm

Fail 17 Nov 2015 127,350 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres scrubbed on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre tread on limit of 1.6mm

Pass 13 Nov 2014 118,976 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre outer part of tread scrubbed

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,157 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 86,407 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 83,786 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 83,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front 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 31 Aug 2010 64,760 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 61,212 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 55,693 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 55,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BX06 EUM is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EUM, 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 EUM is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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