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DU56 CBO

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,211 mi
Last recorded144,211 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 144,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 144,211 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark warning light illuminated (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil very low

Pass 13 Dec 2017 139,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 135,416 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 128,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides front tyre valves are starting to perish

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belt

o/s/f tyre walls are damaged

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

Pass 13 Dec 2014 124,980 miles

offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge suggest replacement

Fail 10 Dec 2014 124,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge suggest replacement

Pass 12 Dec 2013 112,169 miles

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

rear tyres low on edges

Fail 10 Dec 2013 112,124 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2012 101,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front bump stops pereished

Pass 14 Nov 2011 81,854 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 45,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front tyres worn on egdes

Pass 29 Nov 2008 21,682 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 CBO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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