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H20 BTJ

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,994 mi
Last recorded190,994 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 BTJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 190,994 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 190,991 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability both front shocks (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted scuffed (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 189,610 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 189,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 172,085 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency only just met the requirement it may need adjustment or repair

under try and engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2016 165,964 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 165,964 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 154,731 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 144,786 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 144,661 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 135,734 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 122,730 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 109,138 miles

unable to fully inspect master cylinder, servo. due to fitted plastic covers.

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle, due to fitted plastic covers.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 83,088 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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H20 BTJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H20 BTJ, 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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H20 BTJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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