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EG06 BXH

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,290 mi
Last recorded104,290 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG06 BXH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 104,290 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 99,060 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 99,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2023 92,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 89,917 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 86,134 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 86,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 82,776 miles

Hand brake in need of adjustment

Fail 20 Aug 2020 82,776 miles

Hand brake in need of adjustment

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 77,888 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 77,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 74,600 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 74,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,770 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 67,216 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,500 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,733 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 58,733 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,805 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,613 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,581 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,986 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,158 miles

front tyres wearing on edges and on 3mm

rear tyres on 3mm

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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EG06 BXH is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EG06 BXH, 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 EG06 BXH registered?

EG06 BXH is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 17 August 2006.

Is EG06 BXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG06 BXH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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