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DV56 NZN

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,889 mi
Last recorded142,889 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 NZN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 142,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 142,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 140,485 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 140,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 137,234 miles

Coil spring corroded springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 137,234 miles

Coil spring corroded springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 132,039 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 132,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2020 129,291 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 119,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 113,452 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 110,502 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,962 miles

Both Front Brake Hoses Perished

Both Front Tyres Perished

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 11 Mar 2016 107,962 miles

Both Front Brake Hoses Perished

Both Front Tyres Perished

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 104,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 100,695 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 94,473 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 88,444 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2011 77,980 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 69,045 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)

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 NZN is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NZN, 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 NZN registered?

DV56 NZN is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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