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CE56 JMV

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,837 mi
Last recorded181,837 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 JMV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 181,837 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 181,837 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 157,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 157,067 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 139,611 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 126,906 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

park brake limit only just met

Pass 1 Oct 2019 119,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 108,846 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side rear otter to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 108,846 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps near side and off side rear (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side rear otter to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,968 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

when fully locking each side steering pump is making noise

Fail 4 Sep 2017 95,968 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

when fully locking each side steering pump is making noise

Pass 30 Sep 2016 92,695 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 82,806 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust slighty corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,576 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 78,691 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 78,691 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 64,447 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 57,921 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,407 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,395 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,545 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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CE56 JMV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE56 JMV, 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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CE56 JMV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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