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GF06 KTP

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,926 mi
Last recorded148,926 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 KTP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 148,926 miles

Oil leak Minor leak from differential ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 148,926 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak Minor leak from differential ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 121,357 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Sep 2016 121,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested vehicle would not tick over or run well enough (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 121,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Front tyres in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2015 90,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 68,994 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 58,542 miles

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

gear box oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2012 58,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,773 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 45,761 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,251 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 30,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,973 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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GF06 KTP is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GF06 KTP, 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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GF06 KTP is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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