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DK53 EVL

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,367 mi
Last recorded101,367 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 EVL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 May 2014 101,367 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 87,512 miles

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

Suspect fuel leak - no leaks found at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,277 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

t/control light on

Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,031 miles

*brake pad warning light on,wire broken under car n/side front*

*t/control light on*

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 47,631 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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DK53 EVL is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DK53 EVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK53 EVL?

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What year was DK53 EVL registered?

DK53 EVL is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 13 February 2006.

Is DK53 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK53 EVL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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