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FH06 XUE

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

199,847 mi
Last recorded199,847 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 XUE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 199,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 191,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 182,805 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 174,426 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 167,950 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 165,579 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 165,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear abs ring shows signs of catching ABS sensor

Pass 16 Jul 2019 153,219 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front lower arm ball joint wet with grease

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 147,492 miles

front brake flexi hoses perished and splitting

n/s/r upper control arm mounting bush has play

Pass 12 Aug 2017 144,595 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 144,595 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 141,765 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 134,639 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 121,239 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 105,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 90,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 74,995 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edge

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

Rear discs worn

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,375 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,373 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 34,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FH06 XUE is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FH06 XUE, 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 FH06 XUE registered?

FH06 XUE is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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