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FL56 JJO

2006 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,583 mi
Last recorded136,583 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 JJO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 136,583 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 134,707 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 134,707 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 132,325 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 130,910 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 127,760 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 125,190 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 120,352 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 120,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2018 114,250 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 114,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 105,950 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 99,386 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 98,762 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 94,418 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 86,435 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 80,845 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 68,797 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,737 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,052 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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FL56 JJO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FL56 JJO, 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 FL56 JJO registered?

FL56 JJO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is FL56 JJO safe to buy?

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