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HG06 GFY

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

95,982 mi
Last recorded95,982 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 GFY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 95,982 miles

EML on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 95,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 95,383 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 90,889 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 81,355 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 73,643 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,720 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,824 miles

Front both tyres wear inner edge and beginning to bald advise wheel alignment

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,766 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 60,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

low brake pads warning light on

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,180 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 51,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,010 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 45,943 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,708 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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HG06 GFY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GFY, 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 HG06 GFY registered?

HG06 GFY is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is HG06 GFY safe to buy?

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