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BT06 GJZ

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

73,215 mi
Last recorded73,215 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 GJZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 73,215 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 69,034 miles

Nearside Rear Door damaged

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 65,447 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 62,335 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 56,831 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 56,831 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 55,661 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 53,452 miles

oil leak but not excessive.

Pass 9 May 2018 51,331 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 49,207 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 46,761 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 44,403 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 41,541 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 38,221 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 34,686 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 29,624 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 23,580 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 18,330 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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BT06 GJZ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BT06 GJZ, 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 BT06 GJZ registered?

BT06 GJZ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for BT06 GJZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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