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DK56 WSV

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

228,316 mi
Last recorded228,316 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 WSV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 228,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 228,313 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Into caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Into caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 221,852 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 218,119 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 212,748 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 202,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield lose

Fail 12 Oct 2021 202,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield lose

Pass 13 Oct 2020 195,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 170,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 156,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 155,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 139,375 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 126,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted

items removed from drivers view

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 122,941 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 122,941 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 116,871 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 116,871 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

BOTH FRONT TYERS PERISHING AND SPLITTING OPEN, NO CORDS VISABLE.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 110,227 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 106,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Aug 2010 100,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2009 93,763 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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DK56 WSV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WSV, 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 DK56 WSV registered?

DK56 WSV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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