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Y7 TPJ

2006 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

183,587 mi
Last recorded183,587 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 TPJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 183,587 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 183,557 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 181,198 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 181,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 176,241 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 171,605 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 165,851 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2020 162,308 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 158,103 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 158,103 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 152,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead mounting (Edge) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body shields fitted preventing the full examination of some testable items

Fail 29 Nov 2018 152,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead mounting (Edge) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body shields fitted preventing the full examination of some testable items

Pass 23 Nov 2017 144,378 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 136,596 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 126,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 119,520 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 117,840 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 105,865 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 93,781 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 82,670 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 66,854 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,339 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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Y7 TPJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y7 TPJ, 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 Y7 TPJ registered?

Y7 TPJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 24 July 2006.

Is Y7 TPJ safe to buy?

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