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NA56 SBU

2006 BMW 318

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,797 mi
Last recorded138,797 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 31873,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA56 SBU
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 138,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 138,793 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 134,928 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 130,446 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 126,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 126,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 111,454 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 108,027 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays / engine cover fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2017 108,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays / engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 94,488 miles

OIL LEAK

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Fail 22 Aug 2016 94,488 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

OIL LEAK

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,288 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 77,864 miles

front number plate damaged

o/s/r wing damaged

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,953 miles

engine management lamp on

o/s/r wheel arch damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2011 55,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake travel

Fail 30 Aug 2011 55,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,115 miles

Front discs worn

Front pads worn

Rear pads worn

Fail 22 Sep 2010 50,115 miles

Front discs worn

Front pads worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear pads worn

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,601 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear windscreen

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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NA56 SBU is a 2006 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NA56 SBU registered?

NA56 SBU is a 2006 BMW 318, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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