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DN56 DBO

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,443 mi
Last recorded89,443 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 DBO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 89,443 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 88,026 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

covers fitted to underside

Fail 19 Jan 2023 88,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

covers fitted to underside

Pass 21 Feb 2022 84,812 miles

covers to underside

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

covers fitted to underside

Pass 25 Feb 2021 82,666 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

covers fitted to underside

Pass 27 Feb 2020 81,051 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

covers fitted to underside

Pass 28 Feb 2019 78,324 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 76,101 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 68,378 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 60,321 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 60,321 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 53,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,061 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 39,817 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 33,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,090 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 22,061 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 20,825 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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DN56 DBO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DN56 DBO, 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 DN56 DBO registered?

DN56 DBO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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