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C8 OLR

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,834 mi
Last recorded164,834 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 OLR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 164,834 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 158,095 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 135,444 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Fail 29 Jun 2016 135,444 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 19 Jun 2015 108,511 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 86,856 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 86,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 10 Apr 2013 79,850 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,780 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 74,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,507 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,299 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 59,497 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 59,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 24 Jan 2009 49,696 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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C8 OLR is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C8 OLR, 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 C8 OLR registered?

C8 OLR is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is C8 OLR safe to buy?

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