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CV56 OUH

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

162,753 mi
Last recorded162,753 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 OUH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 162,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose joint between front and rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear sub frame front support brackets corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine burning oil

engine oil leak

grease around n/s/r outer cv boot

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2020 154,577 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn securing braket corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both rear steel brake pipes corroding

engine burning oil

Pass 31 Oct 2019 152,729 miles

both rear axel mount cups corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2018 150,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f tyre edge wear

slight missfire from engine

Pass 15 Jun 2017 145,310 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 137,785 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 137,433 miles

Handbrake warning light on

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

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

Nearside front brake pad sensor disconnected

Nearside rear wheel slight bind

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 134,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 134,588 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 121,080 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,297 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,247 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,898 miles

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

Small bulge in outer sidewall of the O/S/F tyre

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 OUH is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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