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D6 FCA

1999 BMW 118

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,827 mi
Last recorded42,827 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 118105,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 FCA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 42,827 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 42,758 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 42,491 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 42,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (REAR BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 42,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2023 42,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 41,266 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2022 41,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2021 40,791 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 40,279 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 38,989 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 37,690 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear x4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2018 37,672 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear x4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2017 36,465 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 35,185 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 34,130 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 33,319 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 33,286 miles

all four tyres poor condition/cracking around treads

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,282 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,259 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,238 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 33,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,232 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 33,228 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,211 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 33,209 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 33,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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D6 FCA is a 1999 BMW 118 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 105,384 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 D6 FCA, 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 27 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D6 FCA registered?

D6 FCA is a 1999 BMW 118, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is D6 FCA safe to buy?

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