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HG06 RTO

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,441 mi
Last recorded149,441 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 149,441 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 149,441 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 145,377 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 140,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 140,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 124,233 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 29 Jul 2021 124,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Aug 2020 111,901 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 100,963 miles

both front tyres starting to perish and crack on sidewalls.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 29 Aug 2019 100,957 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish and crack on sidewalls.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 99,231 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 93,263 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 85,006 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 76,187 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 51,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,831 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 40,804 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,659 miles

Nail in N/S/R Tyre

Small chips on windscreen

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 May 2009 32,375 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 RTO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HG06 RTO, 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 RTO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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