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DS06 FHO

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,298 mi
Last recorded61,298 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 FHO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 61,298 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 60,842 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 57,301 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 54,815 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 53,094 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 50,694 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 47,971 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 43,192 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 37,206 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 33,659 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 29,383 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 25,763 miles

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)

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Pass 23 Nov 2011 20,791 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 20,229 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 20,288 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 20,284 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 20,284 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 20,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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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DS06 FHO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS06 FHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS06 FHO?

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What year was DS06 FHO registered?

DS06 FHO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is DS06 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS06 FHO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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