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DU06 EVB

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,932 mi
Last recorded185,932 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 EVB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 185,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 167,612 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 167,612 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 150,171 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 150,171 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 143,159 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 143,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front brake wear sensor insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2013 129,361 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 118,784 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 118,784 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 112,945 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 112,945 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 98,073 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 88,728 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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 81,520 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)

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 EVB is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EVB, 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 EVB registered?

DU06 EVB is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is DU06 EVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU06 EVB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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