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DY56 ARF

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,319 mi
Last recorded63,319 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 ARF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,319 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,627 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 60,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,420 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 55,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing rear individual bolts missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,906 miles

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

N/S/F tyre has uneven wear

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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,022 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 33,692 miles

Both front tyres are perrished.

Obstructions removed from the drivers field of view before test.

The front exhaust joint fixings are corroded.

Wear noted on the front brake discs. The front pads are aprox 60% worn.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 27,221 miles

Obstructions removed from the drivers field of view before the test.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 20,355 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,896 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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DY56 ARF is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY56 ARF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY56 ARF registered?

DY56 ARF is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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