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DG06 TZA

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

146,139 mi
Last recorded146,139 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 TZA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 146,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing warn outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 144,619 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 141,238 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 138,574 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 136,050 miles

Nearside Front brake sensor not attached to pad

Pass 15 May 2019 132,219 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 126,749 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 126,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2017 121,356 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 108,024 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 38,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2012 31,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 25,745 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine and gearbox undertray fitted

various plastic panels fitted underneath of vechile

Pass 8 Apr 2010 20,196 miles

engine and gearbox undertrays fitted

plastic underfloor covers fitted to offside and nearside floors

Pass 9 Apr 2009 16,189 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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DG06 TZA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TZA, 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 DG06 TZA registered?

DG06 TZA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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