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CX56 UUB

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,046 mi
Last recorded142,046 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 UUB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 142,046 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 134,724 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 126,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2024 126,519 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached corroded and detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2023 126,345 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 126,339 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 122,827 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full under vehicle and engine covers fitted obscuring under vehicle and engine components

Fail 29 Aug 2022 122,827 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 117,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays covering

Pass 3 Sep 2020 112,276 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Nov 2019 106,900 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 93,013 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 86,335 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 77,769 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,277 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 52,851 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2012 32,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,341 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,542 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edge

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,685 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 UUB is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

Is CX56 UUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX56 UUB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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