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DY06 LZW

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

203,276 mi
Last recorded203,276 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 LZW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 203,276 miles

Front Undertray damaged and slightly insecure

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake requires adjustment

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 29 May 2024 203,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad wear indicator wire damaged

Front Undertray damaged and slightly insecure

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake requires adjustment

Rear Brake pad wear indicator wire insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse light inoperative

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 16 May 2023 192,503 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn offside front

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

handbrake leaver has little reserve travel

osr tyre worn on edges

slight oil leak

Fail 16 May 2023 192,503 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn offside front

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

handbrake leaver has little reserve travel

osr tyre worn on edges

slight oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 191,815 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 185,407 miles

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

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

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

little reserve travel at handbrake lever

Fail 27 May 2022 185,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

little reserve travel at handbrake lever

Pass 20 May 2021 178,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 171,023 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 164,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 153,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 144,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 129,645 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 120,096 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 112,211 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 103,405 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 94,627 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 86,722 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2010 78,294 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 78,293 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,807 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)

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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DY06 LZW is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DY06 LZW, 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 DY06 LZW registered?

DY06 LZW is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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The MOT history for DY06 LZW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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