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GJ56 JSX

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,491 mi
Last recorded171,491 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 JSX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 171,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear steel pipes are just starting to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is corroding under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is corroding under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 171,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear steel pipes are just starting to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is corroding under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is corroding under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 171,403 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 150,872 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 144,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front and nearside reare tyre treads worn down to 1.6mm limt,advise replacement.

Nearside front road wheel inner rim slightly distorted.

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

Offside front and nearside rear road wheel inner rims dented.

Rear brake pads worh thin,advise closer inspection.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 132,778 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn close to limit

Nearside front tyre tread worn on both shoulders

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

Offside front road wheel inner reim dented slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2017 119,797 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on both shoulders

Fail 31 Aug 2017 119,735 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 195/55 HR 15 (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyre treads worn on both shoulders

Pass 18 Aug 2016 106,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 101,937 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 96,112 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 96,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 86,964 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 68,524 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 68,522 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,867 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,618 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,560 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 JSX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ56 JSX, 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 GJ56 JSX registered?

GJ56 JSX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is GJ56 JSX safe to buy?

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