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GJ06 RKO

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,878 mi
Last recorded146,878 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 RKO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 146,878 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side's (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 142,204 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 137,090 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 133,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 128,528 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 123,310 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 116,089 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 111,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 104,991 miles

front brake discs lipped

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 99,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt

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

both sides front and rear rubber tyre valves stems slightly perished

engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing view of some components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,349 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

all 4 tyres are worn close to legal limit

Pass 28 Apr 2014 90,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 87,279 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 84,130 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 78,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2010 71,544 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,103 miles

Offside 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 RKO 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 100%.

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 GJ06 RKO, 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 RKO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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