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BV56 YOY

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,293 mi
Last recorded127,293 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 YOY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 127,293 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 124,741 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And outer both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2024 122,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And outer both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody tray fitted

Pass 16 May 2023 120,910 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 18 May 2022 118,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 118,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 113,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads looking low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front wipers smearing slightly

knocking on steering on lock to lock suspect something on aux belt poss pump

Pass 20 Mar 2020 111,770 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 106,559 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 106,559 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 106,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake warning light on

Pass 2 Sep 2015 84,241 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,705 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2012 34,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 34,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 18,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 18,623 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 10,705 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 9,215 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BV56 YOY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV56 YOY, 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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BV56 YOY is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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