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DV56 MFA

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,432 mi
Last recorded98,432 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 MFA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 98,432 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2018 83,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 79,461 miles

Oil leak Multiple Oil Leaks Present On Vehicle ()

Vehicles Boot Handle Inoperative (Key Fob Opens Boot)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 62,874 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Getting Low (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear Pad Sensor Left Hanging Out Of Rear Calliper

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres All Round Close To Legal Limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Grooved & Lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 62,873 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working O/S/F Sidelight Inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Getting Low (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear Pad Sensor Left Hanging Out Of Rear Calliper

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres All Round Close To Legal Limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Grooved & Lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 53,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 53,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 47,736 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 47,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 47,697 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,579 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 34,579 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 26,540 miles

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

service light on

Pass 28 Nov 2009 18,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 18,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 MFA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MFA, 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 MFA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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