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DN06 ZZS

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

184,334 mi
Last recorded184,334 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 ZZS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 184,334 miles

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

Rear diff leaking

Rear diff noisy

Unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 26 Jan 2026 184,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure Heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut likely to become detached Top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear diff leaking

Rear diff noisy

Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 27 Jan 2025 181,002 miles

Heat shield loss

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

Rear diff noisy

Fail 21 Jan 2025 180,987 miles

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

Heat shield loss

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

Rear diff noisy

Pass 24 Jan 2024 167,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 147,268 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 139,678 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 139,678 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 134,523 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 134,451 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 127,032 miles

both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

nearside front plastic jacking point missing

offside rear brake binding slightly

both front tyres bald on outer edges

Fail 1 Jul 2019 127,031 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

nearside front plastic jacking point missing

offside rear brake binding slightly

both front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 4 Jul 2018 117,272 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside front plastic jacking point missing

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 3 Jul 2018 117,270 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator does not face the rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

TPMS light on

front brake discs lipped

nearside front plastic jacking point missing

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Jun 2017 102,451 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 102,451 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 17 May 2017 102,048 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 95,040 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 89,857 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 81,209 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 70,690 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 58,959 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 49,651 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,871 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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DN06 ZZS is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DN06 ZZS, 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 ZZS registered?

DN06 ZZS is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is DN06 ZZS safe to buy?

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