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BN56 FZV

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,575 mi
Last recorded70,575 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 FZV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 70,575 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 70,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 59,928 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 56,906 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 53,971 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 50,643 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 50,472 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 46,467 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 37,486 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 36,085 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 32,512 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,016 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,570 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 24,283 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 24,082 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 23,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Dec 2012 21,722 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,347 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,209 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 26,438 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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BN56 FZV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BN56 FZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN56 FZV registered?

BN56 FZV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BN56 FZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 FZV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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