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GJ06 JUH

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,859 mi
Last recorded172,859 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 JUH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 172,859 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 172,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2021 166,831 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 156,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 155,201 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 155,200 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 154,737 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak front of engine ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

brake warning light on.amber

Pass 10 Feb 2018 147,040 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 147,040 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 135,855 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 135,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 118,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank slightly misty with fluid

Fail 20 Feb 2016 117,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank slightly misty with fluid

Pass 14 Feb 2015 192,727 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 184,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2013 177,892 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 155,550 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 131,421 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 106,042 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 77,022 miles

Nearside Rear 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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GJ06 JUH is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ06 JUH, 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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GJ06 JUH is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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