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GF02 DAN

2006 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,051 mi
Last recorded158,051 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 DAN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 158,051 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 158,051 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 146,357 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 135,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 135,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 126,005 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 126,005 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 114,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

cant check under neath due to under tray

Pass 28 Feb 2018 102,648 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,256 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,002 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 79,832 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 79,832 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 73,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 May 2013 66,088 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 58,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2011 50,269 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 38,970 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 38,970 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

handbrake warning light on .

Pass 18 May 2009 30,644 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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GF02 DAN is a 2006 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GF02 DAN, 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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GF02 DAN is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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