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BJ56 SBX

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,092 mi
Last recorded95,092 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 SBX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 95,092 miles

front brake disc slightly corrroded

Fail 9 Jan 2021 95,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake disc slightly corrroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 92,184 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 88,569 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 88,551 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 80,102 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 75,026 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 70,108 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 65,012 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 57,409 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 49,724 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 43,707 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 43,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,177 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 26,530 miles

sills and under car covered

Fail 1 Dec 2009 26,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

sills and under car covered

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 SBX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

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

Is BJ56 SBX safe to buy?

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