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DU56 ENF

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

187,938 mi
Last recorded187,938 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 187,938 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 187,871 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 184,900 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes feeding flexibles corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 184,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes feeding flexibles corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 180,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe feeding offside rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2022 178,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield rattling

Fail 26 Sep 2022 178,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust bracket fractured (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 1 Oct 2021 175,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe feeding flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe feeding flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 172,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe feeding rear flexible/brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe feeding flexible hose/brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 172,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe feeding rear flexible/brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe feeding flexible hose/brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 160,075 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 145,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 125,544 miles

Front brakes inbalance

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 113,895 miles

both rear tyres close to limit.

nearside front tyre close to bold on outer edge.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 108,130 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 100,941 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 88,855 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 77,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r no.plate light dim

Pass 28 Aug 2010 58,200 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 43,856 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 43,856 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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DU56 ENF is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey 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 DU56 ENF, 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 ENF is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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