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BJ56 XRD

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,070 mi
Last recorded180,070 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 XRD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 180,070 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 180,070 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 169,609 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 157,256 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under body components

Pass 3 Sep 2019 151,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 151,515 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 137,280 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 126,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 126,293 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 111,268 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 11 Aug 2015 103,338 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 102,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 102,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2014 95,581 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 95,581 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 87,337 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 79,921 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 70,996 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 57,861 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 XRD is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XRD, 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 XRD registered?

BJ56 XRD is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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