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EX06 XDP

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,517 mi
Last recorded129,517 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 XDP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 129,517 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 129,517 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 120,242 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 106,486 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 96,898 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 84,930 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,434 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 71,635 miles

OS FRONT SHKR SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 29 Oct 2016 63,789 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,730 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 51,719 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 51,715 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 47,497 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 41,031 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 34,721 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 34,721 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,106 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 29,104 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 22,513 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 16,139 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 XDP is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XDP, 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 XDP registered?

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

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