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BN56 PXD

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

112,592 mi
Last recorded112,592 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 PXD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 112,592 miles

undertrays/guards fitted

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 103,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn on inner edge and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays/guards fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 91,910 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,619 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 85,810 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 83,161 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 80,759 miles

Front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

Nearside Rear upper suspension arm has slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear upper suspension arm has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2018 76,896 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 72,869 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,732 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 61,307 miles

nearside & offside front brake hoses starting to perish

oil leak from engine area

Pass 14 Oct 2014 55,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,110 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 51,110 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,881 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,187 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish.

slight oil leak from rocker cam cover area.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 42,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake hoses starting to perish.

slight oil leak from rocker cam cover area.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 38,433 miles

Front near side wiper judders and not clearing screen very well - advise replacement wipers ASAP

Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,770 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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BN56 PXD is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BN56 PXD, 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 BN56 PXD registered?

BN56 PXD is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is BN56 PXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 PXD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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