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BD56 VAM

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,473 mi
Last recorded168,473 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 VAM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 168,473 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 162,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 158,846 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 153,521 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 139,323 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 139,313 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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 20 Sep 2017 111,621 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed has tape on it (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed has tape on it (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 107,414 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,020 miles

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

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

rear brake discs and pads worn.

temporary fuel cap fitted.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 93,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear brake discs and pads worn.

temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 77,855 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 77,855 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 67,895 miles

front brake imbalance.

front brake pads worn.

Pass 6 Oct 2012 59,967 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 59,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 51,741 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 40,043 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 26,159 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 26,028 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 VAM is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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