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DU56 BYO

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,998 mi
Last recorded152,998 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 BYO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 152,998 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 148,903 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad wear indicator wire/handbrake/fluid light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi rubber brake hose is cracked and showing inner cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi rubber brake hose perished and cracked and inner cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on outer edge [205/55/r16]91v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread almost on outer wear bar limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is almost on outer wear bar limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 139,841 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 125,672 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 117,754 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 108,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 108,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 97,628 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 13 May 2013 88,076 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 88,076 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 68,431 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 59,524 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 May 2010 49,097 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 36,573 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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DU56 BYO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DU56 BYO, 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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DU56 BYO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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