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DA06 EJL

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,705 mi
Last recorded133,705 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 EJL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 133,705 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to rear subframe

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Mirror loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 133,701 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to rear subframe

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Mirror loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 127,910 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 123,080 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 119,492 miles

Front brake pads approx 75% worn

Fail 28 Jul 2020 119,492 miles

Front brake pads approx 75% worn

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 116,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 110,972 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 106,064 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 101,323 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 95,966 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 91,173 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,135 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,002 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 80,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front discs worn

front pads getting worn

Fail 7 Mar 2012 79,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front discs worn

front pads getting worn

Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,450 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,438 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 73,004 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

deterioration of both front brake discs.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

rear tyre wear low.

Pass 30 May 2008 64,267 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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DA06 EJL is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DA06 EJL, 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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DA06 EJL is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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