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CV56 GNU

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,280 mi
Last recorded131,280 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 GNU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 131,280 miles

engine slightly noise

Fail 10 May 2018 131,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine slightly noise

Pass 7 Feb 2017 119,138 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tyre warning light on

Fail 7 Feb 2017 119,138 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tyre warning light on

Pass 26 Feb 2016 99,203 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 99,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2015 91,216 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 8 May 2014 78,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,216 miles

both rear tyres on 2,5mm tread

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode at ends

Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,174 miles

21% front brake imbalance

Fail 17 Aug 2011 46,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

21% front brake imbalance

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 37,222 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 30,511 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)

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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CV56 GNU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CV56 GNU, 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 CV56 GNU registered?

CV56 GNU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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