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CV56 YEJ

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,200 mi
Last recorded124,200 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 YEJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 124,200 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 124,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 120,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear differential bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 107,984 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear diff seal is leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2022 102,047 miles

((1,71))P3,,,,,225/45/17 x 2 rears & 205/50/17 x 2 fronts,,

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Sep 2021 96,061 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 90,000 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 86,136 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 86,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 80,154 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 75,458 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,059 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 63,088 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,820 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,574 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 44,963 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,330 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,712 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,241 miles

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 YEJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YEJ, 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 YEJ registered?

CV56 YEJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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