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EX56 VYC

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

217,214 mi
Last recorded217,214 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 VYC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2024 217,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 207,733 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 200,785 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 189,130 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 182,028 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 179,575 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 175,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 160,860 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 138,544 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken. System adequately supported

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush. Advise new arm (2.4.G.2)

oil leak around rear differential

Pass 31 Oct 2015 115,564 miles

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

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

front tyres worn smooth on outer edge

rear diff oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 92,370 miles

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

Offside 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 21 Oct 2013 73,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Oct 2012 55,502 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 42,189 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Oct 2010 28,989 miles

front tyre wearing outer edges..cut in nsf tyre tread

Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,565 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

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 VYC is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VYC, 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 EX56 VYC registered?

EX56 VYC is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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