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DG06 VBE

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,091 mi
Last recorded152,091 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 VBE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 152,091 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear oil leak from diffrential

Pass 1 Jul 2023 150,465 miles

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

Rear oil leak from diffrential

Pass 7 May 2022 147,060 miles

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

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

Rear oil from differential

Pass 29 Apr 2021 142,394 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear differential leak

Pass 16 May 2019 139,770 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 139,770 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 134,903 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 122,126 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 114,375 miles

plastic under vehicle fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2015 101,086 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 101,086 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 84,915 miles

offside rear brake disc worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Jun 2013 84,915 miles

front brake pads low

offside rear brake disc worn

Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres below limit on edges (offside & nearside)

fuel stains offside rear

Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,560 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,811 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 45,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,406 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 VBE is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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