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C10 EMP

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,849 mi
Last recorded101,849 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 EMP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 101,849 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 101,838 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emits excessive smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 98,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 93,986 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 93,965 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 88,384 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 80,205 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 72,609 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cut to side wall

Fail 4 Dec 2017 72,609 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cut to side wall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 67,720 miles

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

Nearside Front washer no fluid

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

engine cover

under body splash guards fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2016 67,720 miles

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

Nearside Front washer no fluid

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

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

engine cover

under body splash guards fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2015 61,970 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 58,908 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 53,142 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 48,108 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,564 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,769 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 18,851 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)

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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C10 EMP is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C10 EMP, 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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C10 EMP is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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