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FA06 EVU

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,593 mi
Last recorded96,593 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 EVU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2024 96,593 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 94,901 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 91,484 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 87,304 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 83,609 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,577 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 73,571 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,331 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,192 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,978 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,289 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre wearing low outer tread

offside front tyre wearing low outer tread

Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,009 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,217 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 14 Sep 2009 18,948 miles

screen washers weak only just hit screen

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 EVU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FA06 EVU, 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 FA06 EVU registered?

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

Is FA06 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA06 EVU shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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