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HG06 XTW

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,677 mi
Last recorded146,677 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 146,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 146,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 132,877 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several at the rear of the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear parking brake slight down on effort

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 132,877 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded several at the rear of the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear parking brake slight down on effort

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 121,624 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 121,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 104,433 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake hose flexis perishing

both front wipers smear slightly

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 104,433 miles

both front brake hose flexis perishing

both front wipers smear slightly

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 93,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 93,225 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 82,284 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 82,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre heavily scuffed and weakend on side wall

Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,687 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cracks in o/s/front tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2012 69,687 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cracks in o/s/front tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2010 54,334 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,334 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 50,963 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 33,443 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 XTW is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XTW, 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 XTW registered?

HG06 XTW is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is HG06 XTW safe to buy?

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