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GJ56 OBG

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,908 mi
Last recorded166,908 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 166,908 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring rubbing against ABS sensor . (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes at rear are corroded slightly . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bump stop is broken .

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Incorrectly routed around wrong side of anti roll bar . (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Borderline . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring rubbing against ABS sensor . (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre pressure Monitoring System light on .

Fail 18 Aug 2021 166,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides . (3.5 (a))

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid low level warning light on .

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damaged . (3.2 (a) (i))

Heat shield by fuel tank is insecure .

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes at rear to flexi pipes are corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken .

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring is rubbing against Abs sensor . (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring is rubbing against Abs sensor . (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Noise from wheel area as if handbrake shoes are loose inside brake disc .

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

Unable to check wiper blades clearing screen due to washers not providing fluid .

Pass 6 Aug 2019 160,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test under/upper tray fitted ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 152,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

did not lock on rear both hand brakes

Pass 18 Jul 2017 143,490 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 143,490 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 128,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 128,817 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 115,587 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 107,997 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 96,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre pressure warning lamp on.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 96,858 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre pressure warning lamp on.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 88,096 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 88,096 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 78,160 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 15 Nov 2011 78,160 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Aug 2010 74,657 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 74,654 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,026 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 OBG is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OBG, 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 OBG is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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