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DU06 ETV

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,128 mi
Last recorded73,128 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 ETV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 73,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsf tyre wearing edges

Fail 12 May 2016 73,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsf tyre wearing edges

Pass 8 May 2015 67,057 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 60,775 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 60,775 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 54,089 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)

Pass 18 May 2012 46,580 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,247 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,587 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres egdes low

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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DU06 ETV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DU06 ETV, 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

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What year was DU06 ETV registered?

DU06 ETV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is DU06 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU06 ETV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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