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FE06 WLW

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,097 mi
Last recorded75,097 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 75,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 68,621 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 66,112 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 66,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Exposing ply/cords, in cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working And O/S (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Exposing ply/cords, in cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And O/S/F also. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 58,538 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 58,538 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 56,405 miles

All 4 tyres beginning to crack/perish

Pass 22 Feb 2022 53,143 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 50,754 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 49,353 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 47,171 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 45,842 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,054 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,160 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 36,951 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,022 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,441 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 25,974 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 22,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 22,365 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,663 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 14,716 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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FE06 WLW is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE06 WLW registered?

FE06 WLW is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is FE06 WLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE06 WLW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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