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DN06 USY

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,505 mi
Last recorded131,505 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 USY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 131,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine and side trays are fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2024 127,019 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 122,321 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2023 122,321 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2022 117,499 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 113,215 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 109,587 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 106,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 101,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,782 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 83,815 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 79,275 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 79,166 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 72,656 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 72,656 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 65,636 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 58,839 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2011 52,475 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,463 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 31,777 miles

Rear pads are approx 75% worn

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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DN06 USY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DN06 USY, 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 DN06 USY registered?

DN06 USY is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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