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CP56 GTY

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,780 mi
Last recorded217,780 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 GTY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 217,780 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 217,748 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. missing (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 from all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 211,792 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 190,111 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 189,652 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 189,652 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 175,676 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 175,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Almn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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 12 Oct 2018 163,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 149,587 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 149,587 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 134,863 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 119,347 miles

slight dampness of oil around power steering pipes and reservoir.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 119,322 miles

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

slight dampness of oil around power steering pipes and reservoir.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,728 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 53,024 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,024 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 38,886 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 28,363 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,358 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 28,358 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 20,663 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 20,663 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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CP56 GTY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP56 GTY, 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 CP56 GTY registered?

CP56 GTY is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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