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DN56 JXA

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,426 mi
Last recorded172,426 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 JXA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 172,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 172,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose to calliper split exposing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose to calliper split exposing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters too small in all dimensions (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracked/perished - deteriorated to limit acceptable (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test multiple mirror hangers obstructing drivers view

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 155,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread & punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Universal joint has wear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most wishbone bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 155,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread & punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Universal joint has wear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most wishbone bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 144,412 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension Arm Front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 138,497 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 134,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 113,889 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 101,270 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 101,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,065 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 91,065 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 88,987 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 82,340 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 70,253 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 6 Jul 2012 57,293 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,741 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,323 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 34,764 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 24,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 24,552 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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DN56 JXA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DN56 JXA, 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

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What year was DN56 JXA registered?

DN56 JXA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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