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FA06 EVR

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,821 mi
Last recorded130,821 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 EVR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 130,821 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 130,821 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 124,787 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt not allowing inspection of outer and centre belt buckles ()

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

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

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

vehicle smokes at idle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD on outer sholder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 116,787 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. limit is 30% vehicle on 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 116,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake wear warning lamp on n/s/f loom broken

Pass 18 Dec 2014 107,249 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 107,249 miles

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

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

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

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

front wheel tracking may be out ?

Pass 27 Nov 2013 97,111 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre low pressure

Pass 20 Dec 2012 86,567 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 79,565 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 79,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

bottoms of rear springs not visable

front to rear of car undercover

Pass 9 Jul 2011 61,742 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,671 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)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,328 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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FA06 EVR is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FA06 EVR, 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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What year was FA06 EVR registered?

FA06 EVR is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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