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LS56VBX
2006 BMW 118
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LS56VBX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
22 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 164,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 158,483 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front bumper
- Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 158,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine overheating
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- diff noisy
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
12 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 144,686 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 144,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,831 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear diff noise
16 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 122,831 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear diff noise
10 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,275 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
12 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,574 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020 6 Jun 202615 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,606 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2019 6 Jun 202614 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
19 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,479 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2018 6 Jun 202614 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,979 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2017 6 Jun 202616 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,524 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2016 6 Jun 202626 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,605 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2015 6 Jun 202625 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,804 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2014 6 Jun 20266 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,406 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2013 6 Jun 202630 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
30 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 48,103 MI
6 Jun 202630 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,103 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2012 6 Jun 20261 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,318 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,507 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2010 6 Jun 20263 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,507 MI
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LS56VBX was registered on 2006-12-19
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