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MD56 MCN

2006 BMW 318

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,309 mi
Last recorded61,309 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 31873,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD56 MCN
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 61,309 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 61,309 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 61,305 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 54,782 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 49,305 miles

General corrosion

Multiple suspension components corroded

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

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

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2023 49,305 miles

General corrosion

Multiple suspension components corroded

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

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

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 43,097 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 41,445 miles

All tyres slightly cracked

Both front tyre sidewalls scuffed

Both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Both rear tyre valves slightly cracked

Fuel cap seal slightly cracked

Offside rear brake sticking slightly

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Tyres wearing slightly more on edges

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Aug 2020 40,716 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion on inner faces rear brake discs

corrosion on rear shock absorber casings

fuel cap seal cracking

rear sub frame corrosion

rear tyre valves cracking

under tray fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 26 Aug 2019 39,946 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2018 38,476 miles

Horn not working properly horn push on steering wheel not working in some positions intermittant (7.7 (a) (i))

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

front brake pads appear about 3/4 worn

under trays fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 18 Aug 2017 37,091 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front and both rear tyre valves cracking

under trays fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,745 miles

appears to be an oil leak possible power steering oil around pump

slight cracking in offside front nearside rear and offside rear tyre valves

undertrays fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 11 Aug 2015 33,769 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

possible slight oil leak

some slight cracking in tyre valves

Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,607 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 24,608 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

possible horn push pad requires more effort than normal

Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,057 miles

both front tyres wearing on outsides of tread

nearside rear tyre 2 - 2.5mm

Pass 30 Aug 2010 16,041 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 10,627 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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MD56 MCN is a 2006 BMW 318 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 73,786 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MD56 MCN is a 2006 BMW 318, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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