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EX56 JVL

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,996 mi
Last recorded149,996 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 JVL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 149,996 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 149,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 146,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 142,239 miles

TPMS light on

electrical faults with indicator stalk and dash pod

Pass 1 Nov 2022 138,397 miles

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

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 4 Nov 2021 133,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated peryished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated peryished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Fail 4 Nov 2021 133,907 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated peryished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated peryished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 5 Nov 2020 130,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2020 130,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2019 118,943 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Front tyre close to wear bars

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear bars

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

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

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

under trays fitted and brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 7 Jun 2018 110,945 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 106,660 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,966 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 96,618 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 96,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

blue smoke from exhaust during acceleration

nearside front brake hose slightly damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks

Pass 19 Aug 2014 91,821 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,051 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,703 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 55,848 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,059 miles

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

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

windscreen has a chip outside wiped area.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,516 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 35,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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EX56 JVL is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EX56 JVL, 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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EX56 JVL is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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