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DV06 HFK

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,671 mi
Last recorded189,671 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 HFK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 189,671 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 181,782 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 173,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front n/s and o/s tyres have slight cut in wall but not showing cords

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has slight split in wall but not showing cords

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

tyre pressure light light on

Fail 31 Oct 2016 173,578 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control throttle pedal flap missing (6.1.B.1a)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front n/s and o/s tyres have slight cut in wall but not showing cords

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has slight split in wall but not showing cords

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

tyre pressure light light on

Pass 28 Oct 2015 162,874 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 162,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 153,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indicator on and n/s front brake pad wear sensor disconnected

outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2014 153,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indicator on and n/s front brake pad wear sensor disconnected

outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2013 143,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 134,275 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 134,275 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 123,468 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 106,299 miles

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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DV06 HFK is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DV06 HFK, 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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DV06 HFK is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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