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BJ56 MXD

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,173 mi
Last recorded97,173 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 97,173 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,201 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,978 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 75,786 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 70,050 miles

Front discs slight wear lip

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

Rear discs pitted on inner face

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,050 miles

Front discs slight wear lip

Rear discs pitted on inner face

Fail 20 Apr 2012 66,903 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,903 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 62,437 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 58,185 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 58,185 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,316 miles

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 MXD is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXD, 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 MXD registered?

BJ56 MXD is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is BJ56 MXD safe to buy?

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