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DV56 KMA

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,148 mi
Last recorded100,148 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 KMA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 100,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Pad wear wire broken

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 96,061 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 Aug 2024 96,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 92,382 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 90,440 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 86,505 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 86,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2020 82,823 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 81,010 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement Recommended! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 81,009 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement Recommended! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 79,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 4mm wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 4mm wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 79,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 4mm but wearing heavily on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 4mm but wearing heavily on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, cut to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth/weak inner shoulder Recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth/weak inner shoulder Recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 69,242 miles

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

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

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

front brake flexis perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,242 miles

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)

front brake flexis perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,027 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 57,027 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 49,179 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 42,076 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to mot limits on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,330 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 37,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,550 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 26,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DV56 KMA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 DV56 KMA, 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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DV56 KMA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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