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DB06 RUB

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,714 mi
Last recorded169,714 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB06 RUB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 169,714 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 164,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 155,764 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 141,631 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 141,631 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 135,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 126,586 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated near side front and off side front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 116,129 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 116,128 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both worn excessivly (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense badly condensated (1.7.5a)

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

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated unable to open bonnet all items in engine bay not tested (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2015 97,297 miles

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,408 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 77,943 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 77,943 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,461 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,518 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 33,160 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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DB06 RUB is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DB06 RUB, 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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DB06 RUB is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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