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DA55 VLP

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,687 mi
Last recorded86,687 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 VLP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 86,687 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 83,435 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 79,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 75,950 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all 4 discs show signs of standing rear beam has corrosion but not to excess

Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esp and brake system warning lamps illuminated

front and rear brake pad wear sensors disconnected

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,351 miles

brake pad warning lamp on, front and rear sensor/wires broken."ESP" lamp on

Fail 1 Mar 2011 59,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pad warning lamp on, front and rear sensor/wires broken."ESP" lamp on

Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,062 miles

"stability control" warning lamp illuminated

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 17 Feb 2009 33,235 miles

"brake caution"& "traction control/stability"& tyre pressure warning lamps illuminated,

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,235 miles

"brake caution"& "traction control/stability"& tyre pressure warning lamps illuminated,

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

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 VLP is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLP, 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 DA55 VLP registered?

DA55 VLP is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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