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DJ53 HAM

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,360 mi
Last recorded70,360 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ53 HAM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 70,360 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 68,169 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 68,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 65,440 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 62,834 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 58,996 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 54,933 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,460 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 48,025 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 42,777 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 42,704 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 39,183 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 35,471 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 31,622 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,297 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 25,252 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 22,041 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 18,572 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 14,328 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 10,004 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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DJ53 HAM is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue 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 DJ53 HAM, 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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What year was DJ53 HAM registered?

DJ53 HAM is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is DJ53 HAM safe to buy?

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