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GJ56 OBM

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,812 mi
Last recorded113,812 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 OBM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 113,812 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 113,812 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 109,043 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 105,147 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear most (6.1.7 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2023 105,147 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear most (6.1.7 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2022 101,436 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 96,411 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 91,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 87,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2019 87,550 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,136 miles

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

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 74,779 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,071 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 67,071 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,920 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,545 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 44,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,710 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,850 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,847 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 22,580 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 OBM is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OBM, 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 OBM registered?

GJ56 OBM is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is GJ56 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ56 OBM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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