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E24 BAB

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

244,466 mi
Last recorded244,466 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 BAB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 244,466 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 244,464 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 231,083 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 217,247 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 204,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 188,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 175,053 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 174,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 162,991 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to no visible tread - customer advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 162,990 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to no visible tread - customer advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 144,311 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2019 144,220 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2018 122,310 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 99,905 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 82,695 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 82,359 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,658 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 62,652 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,028 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,919 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 41,995 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,335 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,139 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,932 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 26,932 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E24 BAB is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 E24 BAB, 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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E24 BAB is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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