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DU06 EVC

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,562 mi
Last recorded148,562 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 148,562 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s+n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s+n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 148,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s+n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s+n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 140,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 140,646 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 130,359 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 122,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2015
Pass 30 May 2014 102,426 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 87,330 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,504 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,596 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 51,596 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,038 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,984 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,066 miles

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

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 EVC 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 80%.

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 EVC, 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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What year was DU06 EVC registered?

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

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