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DE06 UKY

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,047 mi
Last recorded95,047 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 UKY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 95,047 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 95,047 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,692 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 85,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 65,232 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 50,669 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,087 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,052 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,737 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 38,327 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 33,217 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 24,392 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,222 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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DE06 UKY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DE06 UKY, 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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What year was DE06 UKY registered?

DE06 UKY is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is DE06 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE06 UKY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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