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DF56 OJM

2006 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

220,110 mi
Last recorded220,110 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF56 OJM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 220,110 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 197,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass clouded over,outer edges ()

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass clouded over,outer edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 197,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass clouded over,outer edges ()

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass clouded over,outer edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 176,478 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 176,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 158,303 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 115,541 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 89,880 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 89,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,837 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 58,837 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,199 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 29,270 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Fail 3 Nov 2011 29,270 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 23,380 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,296 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 18,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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DF56 OJM is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DF56 OJM, 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 DF56 OJM registered?

DF56 OJM is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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