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EF06 CVL

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,595 mi
Last recorded131,595 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 CVL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 131,595 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 131,595 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 128,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 124,647 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 123,536 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 122,723 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 121,172 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 118,450 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 111,038 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 111,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 98,241 miles

n/s front tyre near limit

Fail 9 Jul 2011 98,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre near limit

Pass 30 Jun 2010 87,786 miles

brake pads becoming worn

rear no plate becoming insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2010 87,786 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pads becoming worn

rear no plate becoming insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2009 76,286 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
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EF06 CVL is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 EF06 CVL, 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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What year was EF06 CVL registered?

EF06 CVL is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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