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BD06 KZJ

2006 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,122 mi
Last recorded138,122 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 KZJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 138,122 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 133,973 miles

rear subframe very rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2022 128,941 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 122,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 122,392 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 119,311 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 109,244 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 108,319 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 95,505 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 95,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,446 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,407 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 66,411 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 66,262 miles

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs not affecting performance at time of test.

Pass 21 May 2013 63,656 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 57,428 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear seat belt not fully tested

Fail 22 Oct 2011 54,484 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 54,484 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,811 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,193 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 11,862 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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BD06 KZJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BD06 KZJ, 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 BD06 KZJ registered?

BD06 KZJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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