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FH55 SUU

2006 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,926 mi
Last recorded114,926 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 SUU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 114,926 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

front discs worn + lipped

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge + perished

oil leak engine

Fail 10 Jul 2024 114,898 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake flexi hoses perished

front discs worn + lipped

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge + perished

oil leak engine

Pass 19 Jul 2023 105,892 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 105,223 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 103,076 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 101,298 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 94,428 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 87,093 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,699 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 79,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

EML SHOWS FAULT

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 71,587 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,955 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 65,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,358 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 58,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,219 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 58,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 46,811 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,594 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)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,777 miles

rear washers inop, and all blades poor cleaning

Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,680 miles

door handles sticking os

Fail 22 Jan 2010 23,680 miles

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

door handles sticking os

Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,085 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 19,083 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear 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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FH55 SUU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 FH55 SUU, 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 FH55 SUU registered?

FH55 SUU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is FH55 SUU safe to buy?

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