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BX56 DFF

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,766 mi
Last recorded95,766 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 DFF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 95,766 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

fuel cap sealing deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2021 95,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

fuel cap sealing deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2020 94,679 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 89,621 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 84,391 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 84,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,683 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 26 Sep 2016 74,435 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 59,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 45,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre size 205/55 r16 91h

Pass 7 Aug 2013

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 272,638 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,829 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 15,751 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 13,535 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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BX56 DFF is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BX56 DFF, 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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BX56 DFF is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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