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CV56 VGF

2006 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,694 mi
Last recorded171,694 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 VGF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 171,694 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack out of wiper sweep nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 154,658 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack out of sweep of wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 154,658 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack out of sweep of wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 142,939 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

chip b zone

Fail 1 Jun 2020 142,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

chip b zone

Pass 28 Sep 2018 128,691 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 128,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 126,409 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 120,088 miles

front brake flexi cracking

wiper blades worn

Pass 8 May 2015 115,832 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 107,418 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 99,379 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 5 Nov 2013 99,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 25 May 2012 73,035 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 72,973 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,879 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 29,916 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,465 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 27,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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CV56 VGF is a 2006 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CV56 VGF, 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 VGF registered?

CV56 VGF is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is CV56 VGF safe to buy?

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