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FM06 OJA

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,711 mi
Last recorded168,711 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 OJA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 168,711 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 168,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 160,944 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 160,944 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 152,370 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2017 146,324 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 139,102 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 136,259 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 23 Dec 2014 136,259 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 11 Nov 2014 135,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2013 127,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

accident damage to rear of car and also has damage to the rear of the chassis

bonnet is badly dealined but is still surcure

Pass 23 Dec 2013 127,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

accident damage to rear of car and also has damage to the rear of the chassis

bonnet is badly dealined but is still surcure

Fail 13 Sep 2013 125,279 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

deepish cut outside wall of nearside front tyre

deepish cut outside wall of offside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2013 125,279 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

deepish cut outside wall of nearside front tyre

deepish cut outside wall of offside front tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2012 108,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 108,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,018 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 71,478 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,076 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres near legal limit outer edges scrubbed

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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FM06 OJA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OJA, 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 OJA registered?

FM06 OJA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is FM06 OJA safe to buy?

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