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HG06 XTU

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

144,852 mi
Last recorded144,852 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 144,852 miles

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

Undertrays and engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2024 135,078 miles

Undertrays and engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2023 124,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern slightly affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 113,775 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Headlamp Beam pattern slightly distorted. within aim level specification.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 101,711 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 94,832 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 76,818 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 73,778 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 66,169 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 61,135 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 57,529 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXY BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

OIL LEAK

Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,510 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 53,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,844 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 46,844 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,569 miles

205/55/16/91h run flat bridgestone

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and has several deep cuts in tread

Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,520 miles

several cuts in nearside front and rear tyre treads

Pass 9 Dec 2009 27,712 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 21,092 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

N/S/F tyre has small cuts in.

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 XTU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

HG06 XTU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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