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GY56 GXL

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,625 mi
Last recorded92,625 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 GXL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 92,625 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 91,259 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 91,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 88,162 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 87,767 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 86,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Nov 2020 86,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 83,978 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 83,978 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 78,306 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 72,741 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 72,741 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn unevenly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 66,477 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2015 61,125 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 61,125 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 54,278 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 54,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 50,992 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

off side front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,083 miles

Nearside front tyre worn too outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn too outer edge.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,080 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,251 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,531 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Wipers starting to smear

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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GY56 GXL is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GY56 GXL, 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 GY56 GXL registered?

GY56 GXL is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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