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WV56 WMC

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,476 mi
Last recorded137,476 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 137,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 132,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 123,432 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 115,369 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 105,310 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 105,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tyre pressures low

tyre warning on

Pass 31 Oct 2017 101,719 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 101,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

bonnet cable broken

Pass 8 Nov 2016 99,012 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Front brake pads low

Fail 8 Nov 2016 99,012 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Brake pipes corroded

Front brake pads low

N/s/f tyre bald outer edge

N/s/r tyre badly perished

Tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 9 Jul 2015 96,693 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsr tyre perished/cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2015 96,693 miles

nsr tyre perished/cracking

Fail 7 May 2014 94,153 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet poor to open

osr tyre 2mm

rear brake pads low

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 7 May 2014 94,153 miles

bonnet poor to open

osr tyre 2mm

rear brake pads low

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,346 miles

front tyres worn edges

rear pads low

tps lamp on

Fail 30 Oct 2012 90,346 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn edges

rear pads low

tps lamp on

Pass 12 May 2011 86,030 miles

n/s washer jet inop but o/s provides enough water to clear the screen

Pass 26 Jul 2010 81,203 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,431 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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WV56 WMC is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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 WMC, 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 WV56 WMC registered?

WV56 WMC is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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