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DG56 UCU

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

208,546 mi
Last recorded208,546 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 UCU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 208,546 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 194,867 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 167,018 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 150,347 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged de laminated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2017 136,344 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Friction surfaces worn and lipped. Ideally replace with pads (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre - 205/55 R16 91H Outer tread worn and slight kerb damage to outer side wall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2017 136,344 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Friction surfaces worn and lipped. Ideally replace with pads (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre - 205/55 R16 91H Outer tread worn and slight kerb damage to outer side wall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Remove and refit bulb correctly (was upside) (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 121,648 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/ mirror glass deteriorated

o/s/f shocker misted

Fail 5 May 2016 121,648 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/ mirror glass deteriorated

o/s/f shocker misted

Pass 28 May 2015 108,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 96,085 miles

Nearside rear ball joint has slight play.

Rear tyres wearing low.

Fail 6 May 2014 96,085 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear ball joint has slight play.

Rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 2 May 2013 80,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 66,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2011 51,686 miles

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

unable to check brake fluid level due to cover.

unable to check rear brake lines and fuel lines due to covers.

Fail 27 May 2011 51,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake disc scored.

unable to check brake fluid level due to cover.

unable to check rear brake lines and fuel lines due to covers.

Pass 25 May 2010 36,941 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 20,392 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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DG56 UCU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG56 UCU, 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 DG56 UCU registered?

DG56 UCU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is DG56 UCU safe to buy?

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