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BN56 ZJO

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,840 mi
Last recorded141,840 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 ZJO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 141,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 135,169 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 123,026 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 108,185 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 108,184 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 99,701 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on outer edge

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

handbrake warning lamp illuminated unable to check level as under plastic cover

Pass 26 Aug 2015 88,727 miles

Offside Front 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 May 2014 78,010 miles

Offside Front 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 17 May 2013 71,510 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 59,150 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,143 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,384 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)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on the outer edges

Fail 27 Aug 2009 31,814 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,814 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BN56 ZJO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BN56 ZJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN56 ZJO?

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What year was BN56 ZJO registered?

BN56 ZJO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is BN56 ZJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 ZJO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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