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OV06ULJ
2006 BMW 118
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration OV06ULJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 02 Jul 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
6 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 197,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components ati roll bar fouling steering rack (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened subframe monting/fixing plate/bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested all brakes due to l/h/r tyre condition (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear ABS exciter ring poor
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 190,852 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 183,657 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 183,653 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced fixing plate (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 173,207 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
21 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 163,866 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 154,670 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
13 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 154,670 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
23 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 147,530 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- tyre pressure warning message on dash
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,569 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- engine oil level below minimum
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,260 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- under trays fitted obscuring some components
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,228 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 126,228 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,193 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
4 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,892 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2015 2 Jul 20266 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,092 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014 2 Jul 202624 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,741 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013 2 Jul 202622 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,211 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012 2 Jul 202622 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 91,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
23 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,617 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2011 2 Jul 202631 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,185 MI
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OV06ULJ was registered on 2006-05-19
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