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HG06 HSF

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

174,983 mi
Last recorded174,983 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 HSF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 174,983 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 174,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle +Service brake lagging in operation (Nearside) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside + Offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 170,000 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 167,124 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 165,067 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 165,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 162,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 161,154 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 159,064 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2018 157,217 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring the view of some components

Fail 16 Jun 2018 157,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring the view of some components

Pass 23 Jun 2017 154,856 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2017 154,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 152,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring the view of some components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 146,453 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 140,198 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 132,359 miles

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyres all show signs of cracking on the inside wall, advise to be replaced ASAP

Pass 28 Mar 2012 125,192 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 125,191 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 117,171 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 110,706 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 103,569 miles

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

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

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

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 HSF is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG06 HSF registered?

HG06 HSF is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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