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GY56 GXO

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,219 mi
Last recorded95,219 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 95,219 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 95,219 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 92,833 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 92,727 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 84,113 miles

front tyres worn and perished

Pass 8 Jul 2022 77,741 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 72,806 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 66,540 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 62,010 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 56,185 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 50,332 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,446 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components from being inspected

Pass 24 Nov 2015 38,421 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 30,610 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 26,518 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 26,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,822 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 15,957 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 11,660 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 9,563 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 GXO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GY56 GXO, 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 GY56 GXO registered?

GY56 GXO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is GY56 GXO safe to buy?

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Does GY56 GXO have outstanding finance?

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