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FH06 ZXJ

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,945 mi
Last recorded127,945 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 ZXJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 127,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 127,945 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 125,002 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner sills, brake pipe, subframe, suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2023 122,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 122,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 117,219 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 110,831 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 106,577 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 100,418 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 93,814 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 88,322 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 88,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 83,919 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 79,344 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 79,344 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,107 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,510 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 33,935 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,483 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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,727 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,572 miles

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

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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FH06 ZXJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FH06 ZXJ, 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 FH06 ZXJ registered?

FH06 ZXJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is FH06 ZXJ safe to buy?

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