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FA06 EVX

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,828 mi
Last recorded70,828 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 EVX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 70,828 miles

under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle lower chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 70,828 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle lower chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 28 Jan 2025 69,397 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 28 Jan 2025 69,397 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 30 Jan 2024 67,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 31 Jan 2023 66,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under shield fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 2 Feb 2022 63,572 miles

Bot front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 60,022 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 60,022 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 43,871 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 41,302 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 37,941 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,674 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 34,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 30,734 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on outter stepped tread area

off side front tyre wearing on outter stepped tread area

Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,239 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 22,464 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,559 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,346 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 12,653 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 8,280 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 4,293 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 EVX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EVX, 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 EVX registered?

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

Is FA06 EVX safe to buy?

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