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FM06 ONV

2006 BMW 118

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,756 mi
Last recorded132,756 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 ONV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 132,756 miles

Body covers are fitted to the underside of the vehicle

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 125,226 miles

Engine/Body covers are fitted to the underside of the vehicle

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 118,892 miles

Engine/body covers fitted to an underside of the vehicle

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 111,654 miles

Engine/body covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 103,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 96,620 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 92,420 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 87,225 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,024 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,302 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,638 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,175 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 52,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,701 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 48,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,220 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,114 miles

offside front,offside rear and nearside rear wheels fitted with non-runflat tyres

Fail 7 Jul 2010 27,920 miles

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

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

offside front wheel fitted with a non run flat tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,562 miles

Nearside 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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FM06 ONV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Gold 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 FM06 ONV, 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 ONV registered?

FM06 ONV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 23 July 2006.

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