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OV56BXM
2006 BMW 118
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration OV56BXM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 09 Nov 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
10 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 114,544 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
10 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 114,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
5 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 113,239 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
5 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 113,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
28 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,559 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
31 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,839 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
31 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,839 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
25 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) 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)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
21 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,670 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,670 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
17 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,085 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2021 5 Jul 202619 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,591 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020 5 Jul 202626 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,795 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
3 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,175 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2018 5 Jul 20263 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,678 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,728 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
3 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,728 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
7 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,549 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- engine light on
6 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine light on
9 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,934 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2015 5 Jul 20264 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,674 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2014 5 Jul 202620 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,554 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
20 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,887 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
8 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,191 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2011 5 Jul 20269 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,604 MI
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OV56BXM was registered on 2006-09-28
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