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CE56 JJU

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

154,823 mi
Last recorded154,823 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 JJU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 154,823 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 148,385 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2022 142,988 miles

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 137,526 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 133,280 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 126,583 miles

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

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 12 May 2018 118,924 miles

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

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair,

Pass 25 Jan 2017 110,450 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 110,450 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 101,269 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 94,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 88,298 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 88,298 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 80,073 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,324 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 64,422 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 58,501 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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CE56 JJU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CE56 JJU, 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 CE56 JJU registered?

CE56 JJU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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