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BJ56 CRX

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

206,513 mi
Last recorded206,513 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 CRX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 206,513 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 195,076 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 195,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded To calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded To calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached Bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 184,949 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 184,949 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 173,570 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips in area A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 173,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front pads warning light illuninated on dash showing fault (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn ( replace with pads ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips in area A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 165,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 160,337 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 160,336 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 153,867 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 153,866 miles

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

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 145,949 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 131,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 112,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 100,050 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 88,180 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 87,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 87,554 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,021 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 53,250 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 53,250 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 44,611 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,699 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 27,762 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 27,762 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 CRX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BJ56 CRX, 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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BJ56 CRX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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