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PX56 FCV

2006 BMW 318

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,529 mi
Last recorded140,529 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 31873,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 FCV
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 140,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 128,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 121,116 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 116,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 98,546 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 98,546 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 89,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 83,807 miles

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2017 78,130 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 66,328 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection on some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection on some components

Fail 2 Dec 2016 66,328 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both sides (1.8)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection on some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 19 Sep 2015 46,985 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 25 Sep 2014 36,837 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 34,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 32,672 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,239 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 26,845 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 23,194 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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PX56 FCV is a 2006 BMW 318 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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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What year was PX56 FCV registered?

PX56 FCV is a 2006 BMW 318, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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