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X21 SMF

2006 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,669 mi
Last recorded34,669 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX21 SMF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 34,669 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 31,721 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 29,531 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 29,526 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 26,969 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 26,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 24,604 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 22,229 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 19,015 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 17,878 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 17,878 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 16,362 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 16,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 13,438 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 13,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,115 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 8,892 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 8,090 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 7,154 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 6,140 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 4,905 miles

service light on

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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X21 SMF is a 2006 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X21 SMF, 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 X21 SMF registered?

X21 SMF is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is X21 SMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X21 SMF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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