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D10 GDM

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

114,290 mi
Last recorded114,290 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 GDM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 114,290 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 113,302 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 112,327 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 111,280 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 110,472 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 109,037 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 107,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 104,326 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 101,636 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 98,242 miles

Offside Front worn edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 95,217 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 92,490 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 89,362 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 86,804 miles

a.both rear tyres 3mm

a.n/s/f tyre badly worn on edge close to showing cord.(no cord showing at time of test)

a.oil level on min

a.rear inner pads worn low close to mot limit

Pass 13 Aug 2012 73,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,581 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 59,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

deep cuts evident n/s/f & both rear tyres

Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,322 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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D10 GDM is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D10 GDM, 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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D10 GDM is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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