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DU56 WVH

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,880 mi
Last recorded183,880 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 183,880 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 183,878 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 174,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 164,264 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

crack in zone(b) o.k at time of test

Fail 6 May 2020 164,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached centre (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

crack in zone(b) o.k at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2019 155,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 155,986 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 148,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 134,827 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 123,646 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on dash

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 123,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on dash

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,947 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 99,947 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,153 miles

brake warning fault illuminated

Fail 28 Feb 2013 78,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake warning fault illuminated

Pass 7 Feb 2012 62,995 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 51,417 miles

Rear tyre's wearing low in centre of tread.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,406 miles

ft tyres and all brake pads 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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DU56 WVH is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WVH, 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 DU56 WVH registered?

DU56 WVH is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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