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DY06 WJK

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,055 mi
Last recorded143,055 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 WJK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 143,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 121,488 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 117,014 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 92,239 miles

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 18 Apr 2019 92,239 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted.

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

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

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 85,257 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front engine cover top and bottom

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 85,257 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front engine cover top and bottom

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 81,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 76,551 miles

Front engine covers top and bottom

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

Rear no tow bar fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 65,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Traction Control Warning Lamp Stays On.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Traction Control Warning Lamp Stays On.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,720 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,098 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,952 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,715 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,906 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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DY06 WJK is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY06 WJK, 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 DY06 WJK registered?

DY06 WJK is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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