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EX06 LHD

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,411 mi
Last recorded151,411 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 LHD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 151,411 miles

Front steering operation stiff

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

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

all brake disc corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2019 151,387 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front steering operation stiff

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

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

all brake disc corroded

tyre pressure monitor on

Pass 16 Apr 2018 150,753 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 150,751 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 144,698 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 136,810 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 136,810 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 126,948 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic over sills

Fail 10 Apr 2015 126,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic over sills

Pass 3 Apr 2014 115,160 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Pass 4 Apr 2013 101,108 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Apr 2012 89,145 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 71,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2009 53,860 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,356 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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EX06 LHD is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black 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 EX06 LHD, 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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EX06 LHD is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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