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CV56 MWF

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,236 mi
Last recorded112,236 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 MWF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 112,236 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors, sills and chassis etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 100,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

osf wing corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear subframe support brackets corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2022 91,566 miles

Offside Front wing is corroded

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe supports corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear mist of oil on rear diff

under trays fitted obstructing view of the underside components

underbody corrosion

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2022 91,566 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing is corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe supports corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear mist of oil on rear diff

under trays fitted obstructing view of the underside components

underbody corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 May 2021 86,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing is corroded

Offside Rear tyre is slightly cracking on the outer side wall

Pass 16 May 2020 78,220 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,187 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation on both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both uppers and lower radius arm bushes worn (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear slight under body corrosion around rear axle

Fail 8 Mar 2019 72,187 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation on both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both uppers and lower radius arm bushes worn (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear slight under body corrosion around rear axle

Pass 3 Mar 2018 70,754 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,122 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,029 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,525 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 42,990 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 5 Sep 2013 39,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,692 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,669 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,718 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,331 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 MWF is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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