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EF06 KGA

2006 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,028 mi
Last recorded127,028 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 KGA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 127,028 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 126,994 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 126,855 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 120,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 113,718 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 108,455 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 100,798 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 100,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 94,774 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 88,432 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 88,422 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,644 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 71,799 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 62,268 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,811 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,745 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,281 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,331 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 23,600 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 18,956 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,548 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 KGA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KGA, 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 KGA registered?

EF06 KGA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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