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EF06 XOJ

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,259 mi
Last recorded97,259 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,259 miles

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

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

Rear Upper brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,642 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 50,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,775 miles

Engine and gearbox have fluid leaks

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 45,775 miles

Engine and gearbox have fluid leaks

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013
Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,886 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 37,285 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 36,733 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 36,733 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,645 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2009 28,645 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

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 XOJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF06 XOJ registered?

EF06 XOJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is EF06 XOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 XOJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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