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GJ06 VZK

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,269 mi
Last recorded179,269 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 179,269 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 179,269 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 167,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Lens cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 167,405 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Lens cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 156,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 141,041 miles

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 141,041 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forward arm of pair (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 140,865 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both and rear (8.2.2)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt jammed (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking above tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front driver mirror has got repair glass fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear pad sensor wire loose not fitted to brake pad

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi to calipers (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 124,932 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check adult seatbelt

Nearside Rear tyrs has cuts to kerbing rib not to cords

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2015 124,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check adult seatbelt

Nearside Rear tyrs has cuts to kerbing rib not to cords

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 102,426 miles

All tyres have damage to sidewalls

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

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

Signs of previous fuel leak (Tank area)

Pass 29 May 2013 86,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 77,092 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,277 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

braking system warning light showing fault

traction control warning light showing fault

Fail 21 Jun 2010 63,934 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

braking system warning light showing fault

traction control warning light showing fault

Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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 VZK is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VZK, 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 VZK is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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