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EY06 JLX

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,135 mi
Last recorded181,135 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 JLX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 181,135 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (all four) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 178,204 miles

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing heavier on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2019 165,013 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 19 Feb 2019 164,730 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 23 Feb 2018 146,915 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 146,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Feb 2017 136,079 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 129,761 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 129,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 116,644 miles

handbrake juddering

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2015 116,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

handbrake juddering

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2014 101,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off-side front tyre cracking at main tread area

Pass 20 Mar 2013 94,232 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 86,607 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,123 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,746 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,265 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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EY06 JLX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EY06 JLX, 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 EY06 JLX registered?

EY06 JLX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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