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BJ06 ZVM

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,293 mi
Last recorded147,293 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 147,293 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 141,749 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 136,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 131,766 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 May 2022 126,722 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 120,460 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 114,108 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexys (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre/rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 4 Jun 2019 109,442 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jun 2018 43,615 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced off side outer sill excesively corroded. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer off side front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear off side mud guard insecure.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 103,032 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 103,032 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 May 2018 102,977 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f seat deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2017 99,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2016 95,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 90,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f seat deterioated

Pass 2 May 2014 82,671 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s/f seat backrest deterioated

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 7 May 2013 74,783 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2012 65,168 miles

o/s/r door central locking not working

Fail 1 May 2012 65,168 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)

o/s/r door central locking not working

Pass 6 May 2011 55,220 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,594 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 44,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,705 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear tyres down to 3mm

Fail 20 Apr 2009 34,692 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear tyres down to 3mm

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 ZVM is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ06 ZVM, 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 ZVM registered?

BJ06 ZVM is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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