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DA56 JHJ

2006 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

269,571 mi
Last recorded269,571 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 JHJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 269,571 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central heat shield loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

pad warning lamp on

park brake only just met requirements

Fail 11 Feb 2022 269,571 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central heat shield loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

pad warning lamp on

park brake only just met requirements

Pass 12 Mar 2021 266,809 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

no reverse lights

Pass 14 Feb 2020 263,275 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

no reverse lights

Pass 2 Mar 2019 253,376 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 253,370 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wing damaged

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

battery light on

no reverse lamps working

Pass 30 Jan 2017 228,171 miles

N/S/F Wing Damaged

O/S/F Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS Ring (3.4.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Reverse Light Not Working

Fail 27 Jan 2017 228,171 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS Ring (3.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 204,877 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 181,902 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 160,396 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 134,059 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 114,625 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 101,140 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 12 Dec 2009 78,104 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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DA56 JHJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA56 JHJ, 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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DA56 JHJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 30 December 2006.

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