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EJ56 RJU

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,826 mi
Last recorded98,826 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 RJU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 98,826 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 89,616 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 83,741 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 78,323 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 78,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 73,205 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 64,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,681 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2014 57,219 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2013 48,343 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,945 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front disc pitted.

Offside rear disc pitted.

Windscreen washers weak.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,764 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,763 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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EJ56 RJU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ56 RJU, 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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EJ56 RJU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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