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DU06 EVH

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,746 mi
Last recorded174,746 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 174,746 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 18 Jul 2019 174,718 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 22 May 2018 166,331 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 166,264 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 31 May 2017 162,469 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 162,340 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front 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 2 Jun 2016 154,294 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR ADULT BELT

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 19 May 2016 153,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE BULB (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE BULB (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR ADULT BELT

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 21 May 2015 145,620 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 137,802 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 131,789 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 127,263 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 116,916 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 104,408 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 87,248 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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DU06 EVH 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 73.3%.

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

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