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BD06 CYV

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,916 mi
Last recorded146,916 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 CYV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 146,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 131,663 miles

vehicle has general underside corrosion

Pass 1 May 2023 124,715 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 114,229 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 114,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 109,120 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 102,522 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 93,601 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 87,482 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 81,267 miles
Fail 21 May 2017 810,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2016 73,918 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 60,381 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 60,381 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 52,001 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 44,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 37,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2011 30,835 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 22,969 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 15,892 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 15,891 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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BD06 CYV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BD06 CYV, 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 BD06 CYV registered?

BD06 CYV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 5 June 2006.

Is BD06 CYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD06 CYV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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