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DU06 EVD

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,579 mi
Last recorded160,579 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 160,579 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 160,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2016 140,288 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged nearside and offside (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 140,256 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint first arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint first arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged nearside and offside (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 129,288 miles

Nearside Rear damper leak.

Offside Front damper leak

engine cover and under cover fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 129,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear damper leak.

Offside Front damper leak

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover and under cover fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 119,204 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 119,104 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Oil level low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 107,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 93,894 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 76,698 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 56,976 miles

all four tyres close to limits

Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,364 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 117,603 miles

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

noise from o/s/r bottom ball joint but hase no play

Fail 9 Mar 2009 115,793 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

noise from o/s/r bottom balljoint but hase no play

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

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