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GJ06 UYW

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,746 mi
Last recorded159,746 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 UYW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 159,746 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 146,963 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 146,962 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 137,134 miles

Exhaust brackets x3

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

Nearside Parking brake service

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 137,133 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust brackets x3

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

Nearside Parking brake service

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 123,987 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 102,818 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 83,825 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Plastics fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2016 70,794 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,051 miles

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

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 9 May 2014 48,522 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,625 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 37,627 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 32,910 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,521 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edges to 1.6 mm.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 19,759 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 UYW is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UYW, 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 UYW registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ06 UYW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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