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DY56 CBO

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

194,835 mi
Last recorded194,835 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 CBO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 194,835 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 181,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 181,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 167,327 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 167,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 152,014 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 136,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 128,588 miles

rear brake pads low

rear shockers damp

rear tyres worn low

Pass 6 Feb 2020 118,212 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,844 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 80,077 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 80,077 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 63,210 miles

Both front tyres worn on both edges.

Offside rear tyre is worn unevenly & has low tread.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 47,989 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 32,220 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 16,752 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,168 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 15,168 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 13,256 miles

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2010 10,610 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 8,332 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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DY56 CBO 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 DY56 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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What year was DY56 CBO registered?

DY56 CBO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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