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CE56 NSJ

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,991 mi
Last recorded152,991 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 NSJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 152,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2021 146,207 miles

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

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

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

both front brake hoses perished

osr brake hose slightly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2020 140,019 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2019 135,459 miles

both rear brake hoses perished but not showing cord

osf tyre side wall slightly damaged

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Jul 2018 132,694 miles

Front both front brake hoses just beginning to perish.

Front both front tyres worn unevenly

Nearside Rear nsr tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front damage to osf wheel rim and tyre wall.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 128,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 128,916 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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 125,258 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front/ rear brake pads getting low inner ones

Slight brake judder on front

Pass 21 Jul 2015 116,854 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 24 Jul 2014 104,672 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 90,823 miles

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

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

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 26 Jul 2012 78,937 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 66,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,827 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 53,827 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NSJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NSJ, 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 NSJ registered?

CE56 NSJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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