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X11 XXH

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,805 mi
Last recorded108,805 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX11 XXH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 108,805 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 98,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 98,335 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 97,695 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 89,288 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2021 87,373 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 80,170 miles

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 10 Jan 2017 76,214 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 70,653 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 70,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

ns os rear brake disc and pads worn

Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

No heatshields fitted on vehicle

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil residue on front of engine

Oil residue on underside of engine and gearbox

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s and o/s front auxiliary damper perished and broke up

Pass 22 Nov 2012 38,647 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 116,321 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 92,034 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror glass missing.

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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X11 XXH is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X11 XXH, 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 X11 XXH registered?

X11 XXH is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is X11 XXH safe to buy?

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