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YX06 MJJ

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,970 mi
Last recorded148,970 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 MJJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 148,970 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 138,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear diff slight leak

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

rear washer & wipe inop

Fail 24 Mar 2021 138,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear diff slight leak

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

rear washer & wipe inop

Pass 21 Mar 2020 124,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 124,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 115,392 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 115,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 110,900 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 99,044 miles

Brake fluid light on dash

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 99,044 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Brake fluid light on dash

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 87,837 miles

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

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

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

child seats in rear so could not inspect adult belts fully

Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,445 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 74,445 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 48,629 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,258 miles

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

emmissions too low for machine to pick up

Fail 19 Mar 2010 31,025 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,025 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,078 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 27,078 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YX06 MJJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX06 MJJ, 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 YX06 MJJ registered?

YX06 MJJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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