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BD56 UYP

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,740 mi
Last recorded100,740 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 UYP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 100,740 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible FRONT (0.1 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing NSF (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed OSR - 205 55 16 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT - INNER PAD, ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NSF - wing mirror lens deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 89,511 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 89,511 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 79,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated early signs (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated early signs (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2022 76,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,331 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 69,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 69,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 55,416 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 51,298 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 49,309 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,316 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 43,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,347 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 38,178 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,143 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 31,753 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 27,754 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,859 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 UYP is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BD56 UYP, 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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BD56 UYP is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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