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FG06 CVH

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,597 mi
Last recorded136,597 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 CVH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 136,597 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear diff pinion leaking oil

Fail 22 Nov 2021 136,597 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear diff pinion leaking oil

Pass 6 Nov 2020 123,881 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 123,581 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated as marked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated as marked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 105,295 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 105,295 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 89,019 miles

Nearside Front brake hose , slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front brake hose , slightly deteriorated.

Fail 31 May 2018 89,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake hose , slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front brake hose , slightly deteriorated.

Pass 31 May 2017 76,336 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 69,883 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 65,869 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 63,470 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 59,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 59,308 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 55,990 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 55,979 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 49,100 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 44,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,961 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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FG06 CVH is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FG06 CVH, 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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FG06 CVH is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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