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FD06 FUT

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,571 mi
Last recorded83,571 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 FUT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 83,571 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 80,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 80,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both frants (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both frants (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 77,221 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished. Both, offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp misted but not seriously affecting the light output

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor disconnected

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jul 2018 77,221 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished. Both, offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp misted but not seriously affecting the light output

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor disconnected

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 72,480 miles

Engine management light on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped. Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front headlamp misted but not seriously affecting the light output

Offside Rear brake wear sensor disconnected

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2017 72,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped. Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front headlamp misted but not seriously affecting the light output

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also inner edge worn, but no ply or cords visible. Recommended change (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake wear sensor disconnected

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 64,307 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 51,104 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 46,178 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 41,108 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 41,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 35,166 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 28,637 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 21,496 miles

front wipers smearing 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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FD06 FUT is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FD06 FUT, 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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FD06 FUT is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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