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DN06 JVF

2006 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,691 mi
Last recorded128,691 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 JVF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 128,691 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 127,267 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 120,912 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs are worn

Pass 26 Aug 2020 115,857 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 110,398 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 110,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 104,646 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 104,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2017 99,782 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 99,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 92,433 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 92,380 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 85,436 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 85,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 78,126 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 69,457 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,217 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,146 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 42,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 42,146 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 31,467 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,642 miles

both rear tyres nearing wear limit -oil leak on to exhaust

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 JVF is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JVF, 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 DN06 JVF registered?

DN06 JVF is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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