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CA56 XER

2006 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,991 mi
Last recorded99,991 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 XER
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 99,991 miles

Rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 9 Dec 2025 99,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Dec 2024 95,659 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 89,081 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 79,804 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 69,509 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 58,102 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 58,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 40,395 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 39,920 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 38,689 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,873 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 37,080 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,579 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,833 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,024 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,510 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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CA56 XER is a 2006 BMW 118 in Red 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 CA56 XER, 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 CA56 XER registered?

CA56 XER is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is CA56 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA56 XER 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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