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GJ06 UYE

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,157 mi
Last recorded73,157 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 UYE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 73,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 66,752 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 58,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above minimum wear bar (205/55r16 rft) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above minimum wear bar (205/55r16 rft) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 53,596 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 48,772 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 43,384 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 40,386 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

under body trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,892 miles

Nearside Front Cuts in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front cuts in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,971 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,637 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 33,800 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 31,524 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,342 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,084 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 24,225 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,484 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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GJ06 UYE is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UYE, 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 GJ06 UYE registered?

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

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