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DK56 WLE

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,960 mi
Last recorded123,960 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 WLE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 123,960 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres worn inner edges

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2020 123,960 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres worn inner edges

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2019 118,295 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front, both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f, n/s/r. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components corroded, sills fitted with side skirts.

Pass 22 Oct 2018 108,068 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 108,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 97,332 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 97,211 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 85,488 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 85,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 85,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 74,016 miles

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,428 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 60,441 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 60,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,440 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,922 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 34,652 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,354 miles

front inner disc pads worn and disc slightly worn

very slight clonk from steering column when locking from left to right

Pass 29 May 2009 19,027 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 19,027 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WLE is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WLE, 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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DK56 WLE is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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