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DA55 PYF

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,525 mi
Last recorded118,525 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 PYF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 118,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipe(s)

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 10 Aug 2023 109,678 miles

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

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 12 Aug 2022 100,025 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 100,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Ns/Os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 92,857 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 87,992 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 87,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 79,853 miles

Tyre(s) wearing slightly inner edges

Fail 2 Aug 2019 79,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) wearing slightly inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,443 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 24 Jul 2017 58,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,126 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 36,091 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 33,807 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 33,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 31,046 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 26,994 miles

outer shoulder nearside front tyre excessiveley worn

outer shoulder offside front tyre excessiveley worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 23,228 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,598 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 16,577 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 12,755 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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DA55 PYF is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey 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 DA55 PYF, 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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DA55 PYF is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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