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DN06 BKJ

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,881 mi
Last recorded110,881 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 BKJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 110,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Mar 2025 103,982 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 98,667 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 93,996 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 89,496 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 84,845 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 80,882 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 72,526 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,524 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 63,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2017 63,488 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 58,597 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted & Under-Tray Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Pass 28 Oct 2015 52,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 48,637 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,159 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,316 miles

engine oil level low

o/s & n/s/rear inner tyre treads wearing low

Pass 4 Nov 2011 29,351 miles

offside front tyre worn from edges

Fail 3 Nov 2011 29,351 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

offside front tyre worn from edges

Pass 4 Nov 2010 23,788 miles

rear brake pads 70-80 % worn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 18,013 miles

bothside rear tyre worn from edges and on 3 mm.

nearside front tyre worn to 2 mm.

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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DN06 BKJ 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 DN06 BKJ, 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 DN06 BKJ registered?

DN06 BKJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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