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DU56 CAV

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,882 mi
Last recorded151,882 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 CAV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 151,882 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 151,882 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 131,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit border pass (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 131,640 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit border pass (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 119,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2014 105,961 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 95,752 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,426 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 79,271 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,457 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 66,840 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 57,309 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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DU56 CAV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU56 CAV, 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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What year was DU56 CAV registered?

DU56 CAV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is DU56 CAV safe to buy?

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