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BT56 FUF

2006 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,156 mi
Last recorded138,156 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 FUF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 138,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 131,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 131,246 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator not working repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

steering heavy

Pass 2 Mar 2023 122,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield lose

Fail 28 Feb 2023 122,306 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield lose

Pass 3 Mar 2022 117,509 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing/cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2022 117,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing/cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2021 114,660 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 114,620 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Pass 10 Apr 2019 109,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 103,548 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 22 Feb 2017 96,781 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 85,266 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 74,173 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2014 59,690 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2014 59,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2013 49,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,148 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 31,474 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,464 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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BT56 FUF is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT56 FUF, 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 BT56 FUF registered?

BT56 FUF is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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