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FL06 OJD

2006 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,358 mi
Last recorded90,358 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 OJD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 90,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Centre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2025 78,972 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear centre ()

Fail 31 Mar 2025 78,887 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 70,681 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 67,711 miles

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

Fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2022 59,939 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 55,486 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 50,285 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 50,285 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 43,036 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 41,478 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,970 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,717 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,742 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 32,534 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,534 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,485 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,508 miles

front tyres feathering on outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,426 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,935 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,741 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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FL06 OJD is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FL06 OJD, 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 FL06 OJD registered?

FL06 OJD is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is FL06 OJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL06 OJD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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