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BT06 HJU

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

291,637 mi
Last recorded291,637 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 HJU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 291,637 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 291,628 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 288,052 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 284,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm + badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 280,576 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 23 Jun 2022 279,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jun 2021 273,061 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 267,288 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 23 Jun 2020 267,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 31 May 2019 260,691 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 12 Jun 2018 253,969 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jul 2017 243,512 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2016 231,275 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 221,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 212,080 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 199,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 186,527 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 170,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 145,966 miles

battery power cable connections at the rear of the car (underneath) starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jul 2009 122,829 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 HJU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HJU, 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 HJU registered?

BT06 HJU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is BT06 HJU safe to buy?

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