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YF06 HJZ

2006 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,221 mi
Last recorded91,221 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 HJZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 91,221 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 89,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 89,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 86,852 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 84,423 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 82,844 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all parts including attachment brackets and mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 80,911 miles

Rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2020 78,934 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Offside Rear Lower subframe mounting bracket heavily corroded (rear subframe)

unable to see/inspect front to rear metal brake pipes along floor pan due to under trays

Pass 26 Apr 2019 75,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 25 Apr 2019 75,642 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 20 Apr 2018 72,076 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 60,420 miles

N/S/F Wing Damaged

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 55,724 miles

Exhaust down pipe nuts corroded

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,586 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,737 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 38,495 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 38,470 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YF06 HJZ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YF06 HJZ, 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 YF06 HJZ registered?

YF06 HJZ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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