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DA06 LGD

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,061 mi
Last recorded179,061 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 179,061 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR AND OSR (4.4.3 (a))

OSF JACKING POINT DAMAGED/MISSING

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened WOULD BENEFIT FROM TREATMENT/REPAIR TO PREVENT FURTHER DECAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR AND OSR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BRACKETS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TPS WANRING LAMP ON, ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY LOW ON PRESSURE

Fail 16 Apr 2024 179,041 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NSF AND OSF INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR AND OSR (4.4.3 (a))

OSF JACKING POINT DAMAGED/MISSING

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened WOULD BENEFIT FROM TREATMENT/REPAIR TO PREVENT FURTHER DECAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR AND OSR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BRACKETS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TPS WANRING LAMP ON, ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY LOW ON PRESSURE

Pass 18 Apr 2023 176,737 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 176,737 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad warning lamp cable has been rubbing on driveshaft (seemingly for quite some time), temp repair applied at time of test to secure (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 168,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 168,392 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ** STRONG ADVICE inner and outer cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ** STRONG ADVICE 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 154,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2021 154,566 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2020 149,459 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2020 149,459 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 137,234 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 137,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 130,886 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERRISHED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 126,967 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 122,123 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 121,685 miles

Brake warning light illuminated

Fail 20 Jul 2015 121,685 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake warning light illuminated

Fail 14 Jul 2015 121,545 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 111,764 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,514 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,732 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 93,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 84,810 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 72,057 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,625 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2009 60,625 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

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 LGD is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DA06 LGD, 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 LGD is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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