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DY06 MBO

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,427 mi
Last recorded164,427 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 164,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 156,229 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 156,227 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 151,639 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 151,639 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear reverse lights permantly on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 139,328 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 126,544 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 119,860 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 119,859 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 112,046 miles

differential noise

Fail 13 Feb 2019 112,044 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

differential noise

Pass 19 Feb 2018 106,394 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 106,346 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 99,038 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,239 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 87,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,539 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 82,197 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 76,051 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,165 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 66,816 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 66,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,245 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,201 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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DY06 MBO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue 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 DY06 MBO, 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 MBO registered?

DY06 MBO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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