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DK06 UMY

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

186,714 mi
Last recorded186,714 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 UMY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 186,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 186,706 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification Subframe has been welded / repaired. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 186,682 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 180,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 173,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear under side

Pass 7 Jul 2022 167,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 160,698 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 154,229 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated X 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion to rear sub frame and inner sills

Pass 5 Apr 2019 147,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 142,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 136,260 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts on edges and cracking bad in treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 128,988 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking tread face

Pass 26 Mar 2015 122,324 miles

n/s/r tyre close too wear bars

Pass 24 Mar 2014 116,056 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 22 Mar 2014 116,054 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2013 108,955 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 101,764 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 89,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 73,699 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 73,699 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,542 miles

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

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

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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DK06 UMY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DK06 UMY, 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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DK06 UMY is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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