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H15 FKL

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,716 mi
Last recorded168,716 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 FKL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 168,716 miles

rear and front suspension arms bushes perished slightly-rear axle corroded-both front flexi hoses deterirated-rear brake discs corroded/pitted-osr tyre worn low-

Pass 11 Dec 2023 166,793 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 160,489 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 248,954 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 238,290 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 134,250 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 133,725 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 125,497 miles

both front tyres tread breaking up ( winter tyres )

Fail 24 Jun 2017 125,497 miles

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

both front tyres tread breaking up ( winter tyres )

Pass 14 Jun 2016 117,520 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 102,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 88,369 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 76,797 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 56,378 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 47,438 miles

front tyres worn on edges slightly

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 13 Apr 2010 47,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on edges slightly

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Jan 2009 37,003 miles

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

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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H15 FKL is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H15 FKL, 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 H15 FKL registered?

H15 FKL is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 April 2006.

Is H15 FKL safe to buy?

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