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BU56 ZDS

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,864 mi
Last recorded173,864 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 ZDS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 173,864 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 173,681 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2024 159,913 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 144,789 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 139,528 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 134,141 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 128,239 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 123,555 miles

Nearside Front headlamp condensation still has beam pattern

Nearside Front tyre on 5 mm perished across tread pattern

Nearside Rear tyre on 4 mm

Offside Rear tyre on 5 mm

Pass 10 Dec 2018 116,759 miles

signs of a slight oil leak

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

Nearside Front headlamp, slightly misted inside. not affecting beam pattern

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 116,759 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp, slightly misted inside. not affecting beam pattern

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

signs of a slight oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2017 108,200 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 108,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 99,332 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 91,466 miles

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

Offside Front roadwheel impact damage

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

Rear washer inop

boot handle stiff to open

Pass 9 Dec 2014 83,107 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 83,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on shoulders

o/s/f roadwheel damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,397 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 60,511 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,808 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 42,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 28,711 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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BU56 ZDS is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BU56 ZDS, 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 BU56 ZDS registered?

BU56 ZDS is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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