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CX56 FLV

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,411 mi
Last recorded135,411 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 FLV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 135,411 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 132,949 miles

General underbody and suspension components corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 128,710 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 128,622 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid was empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 125,473 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 125,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 117,584 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 25 Apr 2018 117,584 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 21 Mar 2017 105,238 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 92,565 miles

vehicle undertray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 80,580 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,334 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 56,139 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,142 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 29,673 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 22,065 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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CX56 FLV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CX56 FLV, 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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CX56 FLV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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