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GF06 JYZ

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,026 mi
Last recorded151,026 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 JYZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 151,026 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 133,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to system (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring swollen (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake pipe swollen at both pipes

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 119,236 miles

eml on

front brake flexi hoses perished

nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

oil around engine

trims fitted to outersills and under sides

Pass 31 Mar 2017 111,924 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2016 102,897 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 102,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 99,379 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 89,867 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

boot full

offside wiper smears

Fail 15 Mar 2014 89,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

boot full

offside wiper smears

Pass 21 Mar 2013 73,483 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,232 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,813 miles

Front brake discs and pads wearing low and rear pads wearing low

Fail 3 Mar 2011 51,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs and pads wearing low and rear pads wearing low

Pass 24 Jul 2009 22,859 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 7 Oct 2008 10,706 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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GF06 JYZ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF06 JYZ, 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 GF06 JYZ registered?

GF06 JYZ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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