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BJ06 JCV

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,870 mi
Last recorded153,870 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 JCV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 153,870 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 153,629 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tpm light on

Pass 21 Nov 2023 147,854 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 137,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 136,189 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 123,964 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 115,543 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 115,543 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 109,685 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 104,935 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,338 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 89,183 miles

Offside Front inner edge worn

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 89,182 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front inner edge worn

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,416 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windowscreen damaged outside zone a

Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,872 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

tyre pressure monitoring system lamp on

Pass 15 Jan 2013 63,547 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 57,227 miles

both front tyres are wearing very unevenly inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Jan 2012 57,227 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing very unevenly inner and outer edges

Pass 14 May 2010 45,775 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 45,775 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 38,583 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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BJ06 JCV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BJ06 JCV, 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 BJ06 JCV registered?

BJ06 JCV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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