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FM06 HWE

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,443 mi
Last recorded165,443 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 HWE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 165,443 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 162,177 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 153,442 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 143,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub frame corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2024 143,455 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Rear Sub frame corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2023 132,335 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 121,693 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 114,371 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 111,536 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 105,745 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 98,455 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Jun 2018 98,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2017 91,754 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 91,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,501 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,075 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 78,075 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,841 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 68,841 miles

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)

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 24 Jun 2013 57,981 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,683 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,679 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,587 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,373 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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FM06 HWE is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM06 HWE, 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 FM06 HWE registered?

FM06 HWE is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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