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DV56 MFX

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,347 mi
Last recorded122,347 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 MFX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 122,347 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Top Arm Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 122,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Top Arm Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 107,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2016 107,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on the edges nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit

offside rear tyre worn very close to the legal limit 2.0 mm

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2015 100,033 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,425 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 80,791 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,671 miles

N/S FRONT LOWER JACKING BLOCK IS MISSING.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 49,097 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 49,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,557 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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DV56 MFX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DV56 MFX, 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 DV56 MFX registered?

DV56 MFX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is DV56 MFX safe to buy?

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