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D5 MTF

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,500 mi
Last recorded161,500 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 MTF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 161,500 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 161,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 161,461 miles

Emissions not tested Due to coolant leak, however did fail bet before water loss occurred (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 19 Nov 2020 155,532 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 155,530 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 147,029 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 147,024 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 141,513 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 141,466 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 140,712 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 139,645 miles

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorating.

n/s and o/s/f front reaction arm bushes deteriorating.

nail in o/s/r tyre centre tread.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 137,650 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules times 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 137,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules times 2 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 122,988 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 116,836 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 113,715 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 109,588 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 88,917 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,478 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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D5 MTF is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D5 MTF, 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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D5 MTF is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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