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FB06 OAM

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,425 mi
Last recorded132,425 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB06 OAM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 132,425 miles

engine oil level below minimum,indicator bulbs discolouring,rear shockers damp-dirty,drivers rear ABS ring deteriorating,bonnet catches deteriorating-sticking-investigate/repair asap

Fail 19 Dec 2018 132,423 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 114,339 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 103,170 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 91,588 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)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 91,571 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 90,989 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,892 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 79,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,907 miles

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

brake warning light staying on

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,887 miles

traction control fault light on

Fail 15 Oct 2012 55,884 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

traction control fault light on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,875 miles

traction control light on

Fail 12 Sep 2011 48,875 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,738 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,910 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,765 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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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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