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CA06 OWJ

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,820 mi
Last recorded108,820 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 OWJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 108,820 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Start Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 102,416 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm, upper bush worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear front lower arms top bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 102,415 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm, upper bush worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and lower on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators going white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear front lower arms top bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 94,644 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 94,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 93,499 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 93,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 89,672 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,426 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,628 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,147 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,496 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 66,354 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn

Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,799 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,004 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,977 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 36,876 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn / inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2010 36,876 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn / inner edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,161 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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CA06 OWJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CA06 OWJ, 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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CA06 OWJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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