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DK56 SYC

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,309 mi
Last recorded46,309 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 SYC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 46,309 miles

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

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

engine oil leak dripping onto exhaust manifold

Fail 29 Jan 2014 46,309 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak dripping onto exhaust manifold

Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,298 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,008 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,910 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,555 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 28,405 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,405 miles

Nearside Front 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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DK56 SYC is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK56 SYC, 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

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What year was DK56 SYC registered?

DK56 SYC is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is DK56 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK56 SYC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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