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CV56 SWY

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,020 mi
Last recorded131,020 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 131,020 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 128,964 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 124,693 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 124,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 119,102 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Nearside Rear NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Pass 6 Jul 2016 113,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 110,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Jul 2014 105,200 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 97,816 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 85,712 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 85,712 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 73,392 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,392 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 60,579 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 44,432 miles

front tyres warn on edges nearly balled advise changing front tyres

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 SWY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SWY, 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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What year was CV56 SWY registered?

CV56 SWY is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is CV56 SWY safe to buy?

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