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DN56 JXJ

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,914 mi
Last recorded156,914 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 156,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 156,909 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 150,083 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 138,884 miles

Nearside wing mirror

rear number plate faded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 134,071 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 130,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 119,514 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt tested as seen due to child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2015 109,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Pass 20 Jan 2014 96,520 miles

both front and rear tyres have small cut in tyre side wall not showing core

near side rear seat belt tested as seen child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,431 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Jan 2012 72,657 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,589 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 33,043 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 32,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 19,062 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 JXJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DN56 JXJ, 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 JXJ registered?

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

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