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GJ56 OBA

2006 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,008 mi
Last recorded135,008 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 OBA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 135,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tail light slight condensation

both headlight lens slightly discoloured

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2020 133,822 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 133,822 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 129,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

service due may

Pass 28 Feb 2018 125,923 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 125,923 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 118,383 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 118,383 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 110,462 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 104,287 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 97,624 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 92,067 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 87,472 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 79,338 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,661 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 OBA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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