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CX56 UUV

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

198,064 mi
Last recorded198,064 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 UUV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 198,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 187,075 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 173,849 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 173,848 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 163,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 149,770 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 149,769 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 139,315 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 127,900 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 127,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 116,256 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 106,258 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 92,178 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 92,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 80,724 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,237 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 58,929 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 48,055 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner and outer edges

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape on inner and outer edges

neaside front tyre close to legal limits on outer edge 2/1.6mm (step tyre)

offside front tyre slightly out of shape on inner and outer edges

rear barke discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,202 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,330 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 UUV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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