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GJ56 LXO

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

97,324 mi
Last recorded97,324 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 LXO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 97,324 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 92,521 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 88,077 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 82,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 76,052 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 72,557 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 72,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 70,344 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 66,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 62,528 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 58,731 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on Inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,203 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,787 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,585 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 41,482 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 31,224 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,002 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 LXO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LXO, 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 LXO registered?

GJ56 LXO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is GJ56 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ56 LXO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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