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GJ56 LVN

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,148 mi
Last recorded115,148 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 LVN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 115,148 miles

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine timing chain is noisy

slight blue smoke during start up

Pass 27 Jul 2021 113,848 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 110,510 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 106,521 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 92,098 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 92,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 75,804 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 75,804 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,373 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 59,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake pad warning wires insecure and rubbing on halfshaft

Fail 15 Jul 2015 51,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 51,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,145 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,445 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,156 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,046 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,289 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 LVN is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

GJ56 LVN is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is GJ56 LVN safe to buy?

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