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DA06 ZKG

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,342 mi
Last recorded153,342 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 ZKG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 153,342 miles

rear diff noisy

Fail 5 Nov 2025 153,342 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear diff noisy

Pass 1 Nov 2024 146,924 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 141,121 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 132,898 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corrosion setting in (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corrosion setting in (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 132,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corrosion setting in (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corrosion setting in (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 126,954 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 119,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 112,303 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center to rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire damaged

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 105,372 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

fuel flap broken

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2018 105,372 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted

fuel flap broken

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,826 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine cover fitted

fuel flap broken

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 97,825 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine cover fitted

fuel flap broken

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap door broken and insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,228 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 77,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 62,099 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,682 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,671 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 344,442 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,411 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 28,410 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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DA06 ZKG is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZKG, 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 ZKG is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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