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GJ56 NTX

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,335 mi
Last recorded150,335 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 NTX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 150,335 miles

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

brake disc/pitted/scored/all/under tray fitted/

Pass 1 Aug 2017 147,937 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 147,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 139,539 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 128,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

panal on rear bumper insecure

smear from wipers

Fail 23 Jul 2015 128,309 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

panal on rear bumper insecure

rear number late loose

smear from wipers

tpms light on

Pass 23 Dec 2013 102,277 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 100,878 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 98,499 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 86,243 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,979 miles

both front tyres worn on edges no cords exposed

Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,088 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 44,088 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NTX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NTX, 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 NTX registered?

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

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