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HG06 ELJ

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,063 mi
Last recorded154,063 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 ELJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 154,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscurring some components

Fail 30 Nov 2020 154,063 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscurring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2019 148,528 miles

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

drivers mirror deteriorated

small chip in lower central part of screen

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 142,886 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre preasure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 22 Dec 2016 125,561 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view to some items

Pass 5 Apr 2016 118,344 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 118,344 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 105,927 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 96,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

loose engine items

Pass 28 Mar 2012 89,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear suspension hub lower ball joint worn and has slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2011 71,497 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 20 Mar 2010 50,943 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 50,943 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 31,584 miles

Rear 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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HG06 ELJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HG06 ELJ, 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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HG06 ELJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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