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CY06 FSJ

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,269 mi
Last recorded117,269 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY06 FSJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2024 117,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function and offside rear corrded excessively (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength support brace (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear subframe corroded

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2023 110,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2022 105,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction mirror glass deterioted (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2022 105,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction mirror glass deterioted (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2021 97,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 18 Aug 2021 97,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 17 Aug 2020 93,277 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2019 89,163 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 83,608 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2017 78,869 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 73,082 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 67,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,085 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,249 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,477 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 55,477 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,177 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 44,732 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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CY06 FSJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black 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 CY06 FSJ, 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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CY06 FSJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 3 June 2006.

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