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BJ56 CNE

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,015 mi
Last recorded193,015 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 CNE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 193,015 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 185,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front washer jet missing

Nearside Rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 175,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Washer jet missing but o/s still provides sufficient water

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Fail 17 Feb 2018 175,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Washer jet missing but o/s still provides sufficient water

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Feb 2017 168,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 168,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 10 Feb 2016 158,693 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 150,846 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 144,162 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 135,681 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 119,099 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 105,422 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 101,025 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 78,141 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 78,141 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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BJ56 CNE is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BJ56 CNE, 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 BJ56 CNE registered?

BJ56 CNE is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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