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BN06 JZX

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,974 mi
Last recorded129,974 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 JZX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 129,974 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 129,953 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing offside and nearside front have a bolt missing from each (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Rear Parking brake slightly low on effort and may require adjustment or repair

The underside of this vehicle is contaminated by quite heavy mud but was considered not excessive to test

Pass 23 Dec 2014 115,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on outer edge

noise on the clutch

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 22 Dec 2014 115,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front exhaust insecure

front tyres wearing on outer edge

noise on the clutch

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Dec 2013 99,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cut on tread no cords showing

Fail 20 Dec 2013 99,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cut on tread no cords showing

Pass 21 Sep 2012 84,355 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 84,355 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 76,516 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2010 61,964 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 61,889 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 50,149 miles

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

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

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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BN06 JZX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BN06 JZX, 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 BN06 JZX registered?

BN06 JZX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 18 March 2006.

Is BN06 JZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 JZX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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