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CU56 OCH

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,094 mi
Last recorded144,094 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 OCH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 144,094 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 144,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 135,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

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

Rear subframe heavily corroded not considered excessive

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of underneath

Pass 28 Mar 2024 130,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear brake showing signs of overheating

rear subframe heavily corroded not considered excessive

rear suspension arms deteriorated but have no movement

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of underneath

Fail 28 Mar 2024 130,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear brake showing signs of overheating

rear subframe heavily corroded not considered excessive

rear suspension arms deteriorated but have no movement

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of underneath

Pass 27 Mar 2023 119,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake could be more efficient

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

body under trays restricting inspection

brake warning light on [suspect due to n/s/f pads on minimum standard]

front brake hoses slight perishing

rear sub frame and suspension prescribed areas corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 106,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear subframe heavily corroded not considered excessive

rear suspension arm upper and lower arm bushes deteriorated but have no movement

undercovers fitted not fully allowing inspection

Fail 31 Mar 2022 106,346 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear subframe heavily corroded not considered excessive

rear suspension arm upper and lower arm bushes deteriorated but have no movement

undercovers fitted not fully allowing inspection

Fail 25 Mar 2022 106,300 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 105,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear brake pipes swelling under plastic coating

Pass 8 May 2019 105,145 miles

nearside front and rear wheel rims damaged not considered excessive

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,413 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion in rear perscribed areas

under trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,736 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 7 Apr 2017 73,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,989 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 64,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,933 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 44,610 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,876 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,149 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,008 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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CU56 OCH 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 71.4%.

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 CU56 OCH, 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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CU56 OCH is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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