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GJ56 JSU

2006 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

125,904 mi
Last recorded125,904 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 JSU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 125,904 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2025 123,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody surface corrosion including suspension components

Pass 21 Jun 2024 119,854 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 116,671 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 116,671 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 100,288 miles

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2021 81,213 miles

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

engine covers + undertray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2020 70,826 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,047 miles

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 40,774 miles

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2017 34,087 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 32,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,059 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not see bottom of rear springs

Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,301 miles

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 2 Sep 2010 15,297 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,576 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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GJ56 JSU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GJ56 JSU, 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 GJ56 JSU registered?

GJ56 JSU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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