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HG56 JXR

2006 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,838 mi
Last recorded127,838 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 JXR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 127,838 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Oct 2024 124,885 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 5 Oct 2024 124,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Oct 2023 123,301 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Oct 2022 121,923 miles

BONNET WONT OPEN

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Oct 2021 120,314 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Oct 2020 118,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 116,895 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Apr 2018 114,534 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE DUE TO UNDER INFLATED (4.1.E.1)

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,541 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Apr 2016 109,107 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Mar 2015 105,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 101,490 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 95,805 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 95,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 86,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 70,436 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 55,649 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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HG56 JXR is a 2006 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HG56 JXR, 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 HG56 JXR registered?

HG56 JXR is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is HG56 JXR safe to buy?

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