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DE06 ULX

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

158,327 mi
Last recorded158,327 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 ULX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 158,327 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 158,327 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 140,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres are close to the limit.

Slight noise heard from rear wheels, suspect bearings.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 140,361 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres slightly worn on the edges.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 126,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light on

Fail 2 Jan 2013 126,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

air bag light on

tyre warning light on

Pass 22 Dec 2011 111,859 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 100,281 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 100,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 99,707 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 brake discs badly worn

n/s/f tyre cut down to cords in sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2009 85,831 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 ULX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DE06 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

DE06 ULX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is DE06 ULX safe to buy?

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