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FG06 HFV

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,370 mi
Last recorded166,370 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 HFV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 166,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S rear main brake hose swollen under the coating near to union ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under coating near to union end (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/R upper suspension arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 157,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Onto caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Onto caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 147,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened N/S brace/bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, slight wear outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 136,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 127,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 122,232 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes protective coating swelling slightly (1.1.11 (c))

both front shock absorbers slightly worn

Fail 6 Feb 2021 122,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (front) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (front) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes protective coating swelling slightly (1.1.11 (c))

both front shock absorbers slightly worn

Pass 13 Feb 2020 118,955 miles

Nearside Rear flexi brake hose slight cracking

Offside Front flexi brake hose slight cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2019 115,911 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm and worn low on inner stepped edge 205/55/16 RFT

Pass 19 Mar 2018 112,177 miles

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm, worn outside centre 3/4

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm, lower outside centre 3/4

Fail 16 Mar 2018 112,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16v rft (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre 3mm, bald outside centre 3/4 + nail in tread

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm, worn outside centre 3/4

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm, lower outside centre 3/4

Pass 31 Mar 2017 108,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres wearing low on stepped edges 205/55/16 RFT

Fail 25 Mar 2017 108,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure at front of centre pipe due to broken clamp (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres wearing low on stepped edges 205/55/16 RFT

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2016 104,359 miles

front tyres started to wear on edges

nail in n/s/r tyre [205/55/16v run flat]

small chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nails in both rear tyres [205/55/16v r/f/t]

small chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2015 99,854 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nails in both rear tyres [205/55/16v r/f/t]

small chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2014 93,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2013 88,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2012 81,226 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges of tread outside centre 3/4 [205/55/16w run flat]

small chips in windscreen

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,328 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 68,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads are on the limit,STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,427 miles

front brake pads getting low

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 HFV 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 81.8%.

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 FG06 HFV, 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 FG06 HFV registered?

FG06 HFV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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