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FG06 KVS

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,685 mi
Last recorded129,685 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 129,685 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack and small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 128,564 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 123,952 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 123,950 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 120,144 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 120,144 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 112,861 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 107,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower wind screen damage on the bottom

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2016 102,317 miles

Front wind screen slightly damage

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer side

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer side

Pass 27 May 2015 96,683 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 96,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 89,469 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 84,950 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,504 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area .

Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,850 miles

windscreen cracked outside of swept area.

Fail 8 Nov 2010 60,850 miles

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

windscreen cracked outside of swept area.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 46,952 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 46,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,582 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 KVS is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KVS, 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 KVS registered?

FG06 KVS is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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