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WV56 PVN

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,834 mi
Last recorded132,834 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 PVN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 132,834 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 126,501 miles

Exhaust shield insecure

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 116,791 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 110,671 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 110,671 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,622 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn differential bushes have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Passenger grab handle defective door handle sticking. stuck in open position (9.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 97,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 97,177 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 93,283 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material deteriorated but under plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))

rear lower suspension arm bushes are starting to deteriorate

rear subframe is corroded but not excessively

Pass 18 Dec 2017 82,575 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 18 Dec 2017 82,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2016 76,115 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 70,695 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 61,931 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 56,277 miles

nsf tyre close to legal limit

Fail 17 Jan 2014 56,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jan 2013 46,785 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,593 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 30,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,326 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,808 miles

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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WV56 PVN is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WV56 PVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV56 PVN registered?

WV56 PVN is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is WV56 PVN safe to buy?

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