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FE06 CUG

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,492 mi
Last recorded153,492 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 CUG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 153,492 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 144,185 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 140,287 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 140,287 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 126,285 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 122,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 115,166 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 115,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 103,041 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 103,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 78,559 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 29 Jul 2016 78,559 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 73,327 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 68,947 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 64,436 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,026 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,861 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,490 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,951 miles

Wiperblades smear

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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FE06 CUG is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FE06 CUG, 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 FE06 CUG registered?

FE06 CUG is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is FE06 CUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE06 CUG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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