MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine covers sill covers and under tray fitted
general surface rust/corrosion to underbody and components
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear/ both sides (5.2.3 (e))
engine under tray and underbody tray fitted
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Under trays fitted
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
service brake effieniency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s on 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s on 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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)
Restricted access to underside of vechile due to undertrays
tyres worn on outer edges
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Restricted access to underside of vechile due to undertrays
tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF06 CUK is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 EF06 CUK, 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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EF06 CUK is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 30 May 2006.
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