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EX06 LGL

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,325 mi
Last recorded116,325 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 LGL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 116,325 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 116,075 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 112,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 105,388 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 96,963 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 88,317 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 81,497 miles

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

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

both front tyres are starting to wear low on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slight wear on edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,038 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 66,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,275 miles

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

advise bonnet catch freed up

offside front tyre has a split on inner sidewall

Fail 10 Jul 2013 57,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise bonnet catch freed up

offside front tyre has a split on inner sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2012 49,682 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 39,590 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,569 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2009 28,510 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EX06 LGL is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EX06 LGL, 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 EX06 LGL registered?

EX06 LGL is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is EX06 LGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 LGL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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