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AK06 TJU

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,173 mi
Last recorded60,173 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 TJU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 60,173 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 59,727 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 58,582 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 57,608 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting low outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2022 56,371 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside 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 10 Feb 2021 54,494 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 54,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 53,560 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 50,824 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 47,927 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 44,642 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 39,754 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 34,104 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 30,782 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 25,126 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 21,148 miles

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 9 Feb 2011 16,382 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 13,951 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 11,167 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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AK06 TJU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AK06 TJU, 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 AK06 TJU registered?

AK06 TJU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is AK06 TJU safe to buy?

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