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EF06 TWA

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,346 mi
Last recorded147,346 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 TWA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 147,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output /offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wear inside edges ,and cracks on sidewalls

tpm light on advise

Pass 25 Jul 2019 131,457 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 122,576 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 122,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 114,964 miles

Front brake discs are badly worn

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rose-joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 114,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 vxl (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs are badly worn

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rose-joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 107,589 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 100,415 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 94,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 94,616 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,145 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 82,140 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,094 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 54,258 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009

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 TWA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 TWA, 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 TWA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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