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DG06 KKD

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,778 mi
Last recorded94,778 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 KKD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2025 94,778 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

BRAKES NOT TESTED ON BRAKE ROLLERS AS OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES COVERED IN TAR AND STONES. COMPLETED WITH DECELEROMETER.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 85,018 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 84,996 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 26 May 2023 78,716 miles

Engine burning oil but within limits at idle and when accelerating

Gear box rear mounting damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 73,476 miles

Engine burning oil

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Fog light broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

gear box rear mounting damaged

Pass 28 May 2021 66,547 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 62,474 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 47,150 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 41,326 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 38,372 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 34,931 miles

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,102 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are slightly worn on edges.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 27,662 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 24,260 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 21,588 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,953 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 15,665 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 12,781 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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DG06 KKD is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DG06 KKD, 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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DG06 KKD is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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