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BD56 ODW

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,005 mi
Last recorded175,005 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 ODW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 175,005 miles

Front Under body tray fitted difficult to access some component (Testing)

Pass 9 Feb 2022 168,135 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 168,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS WIRING (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure BRAKE WEAR SENSOR (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 159,623 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 159,593 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 148,530 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2018 138,790 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 124,570 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 110,734 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 110,734 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 95,954 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)

accident damage N/S/R

Fail 24 Jul 2015 95,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

accident damage N/S/R

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,664 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,259 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,660 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 69,651 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 62,922 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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BD56 ODW is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD56 ODW, 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 BD56 ODW registered?

BD56 ODW is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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