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DX56 RFY

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,626 mi
Last recorded155,626 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 RFY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 155,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 143,580 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 136,221 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 125,769 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 116,544 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 110,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear DIFF LEAKING

Fail 13 Oct 2020 110,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear DIFF LEAKING

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 106,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened lower hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2019 106,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened lower hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2018 101,160 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive strong (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2018 101,160 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive strong (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 89,448 miles

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

fuel flap missing

Fail 25 Oct 2017 89,408 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel flap missing

Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,880 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,085 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 69,084 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,775 miles

Oil leak

front and rear wiper smear

lhr lamp unit cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2012 33,072 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 33,072 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 22,793 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Sep 2010 17,857 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2009 13,886 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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DX56 RFY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DX56 RFY, 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 DX56 RFY registered?

DX56 RFY is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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