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YD06 PJJ

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,864 mi
Last recorded164,864 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 PJJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 164,864 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 164,864 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2024 153,907 miles

Bodywork damaged rear

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe protective coating swollen on all rear pipes.

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 153,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bodywork damaged rear

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe protective coating swollen on all rear pipes.

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 146,477 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Protective coating swollen on all rear brake pipes.

Pass 16 Feb 2022 134,493 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Protective coating swollen on all rear brake pipes.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 129,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect More than a misting but not a severe leak.. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 127,422 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 124,762 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 124,762 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 120,151 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 116,055 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 109,467 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 99,748 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 92,040 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 92,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 85,983 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 77,861 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 65,483 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,840 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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YD06 PJJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD06 PJJ, 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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YD06 PJJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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