MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine oil level below minimum,indicator bulbs discolouring,rear shockers damp-dirty,drivers rear ABS ring deteriorating,bonnet catches deteriorating-sticking-investigate/repair asap
Exhaust system insecure front bracket damaged (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play investigate (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks suspension area (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick close to disc lip-rear brake discs not great (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
engine oil level below minimum,indicator bulbs discolouring,rear shockers damp-dirty,drivers rear ABS ring deteriorating,bonnet catches deteriorating-sticking-investigate/repair asap
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)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
damage to front bumper-no sharp edges
plastic sill covers fitted
tpms light on
undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
both front tyres wearing on edges
brake warning light staying on
front brake discs slightly pitted
rear brake discs slightly pitted
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
both front tyres wearing on edges
brake warning light staying on
front brake discs slightly pitted
rear brake discs slightly pitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake warning light staying on
traction control fault light on
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
traction control fault light on
traction control light on
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear brake discs corroded
low pad light on
traction control light on
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FB06 OAM is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 FB06 OAM, 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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FB06 OAM is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2006.
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