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DY56 FSN

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,847 mi
Last recorded108,847 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 FSN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 108,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 108,846 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake hoses perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire insecure and damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cut in outer sidewall and worn on edges

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

Rear brake hoses corroded at ferrules

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear differential rough/noisy

Rear subframe corroded

sill covers fitted so unable to fully assess condition of outer sills

Fail 28 Oct 2020 104,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake hoses perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire insecure and damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cut in outer sidewall and worn on edges

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

Rear brake hoses corroded at ferrules

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear differential rough/noisy

Rear subframe corroded

sill covers fitted so unable to fully assess condition of outer sills

Pass 20 Sep 2019 98,546 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 98,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has slight cut on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 92,279 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has slight cut on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,353 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 80,459 miles

Engine oil level on minimum.

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

Nearside Front Damage to n/s/f, H/Lamp mounts damaged.

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 80,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine oil level on minimum.

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

Nearside Front Damage to n/s/f, H/Lamp mounts damaged.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,759 miles

n/s front tyre damaged outer sidewall.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 72,759 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s front tyre damaged outer sidewall.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,206 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,035 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 58,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,556 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 43,604 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,112 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FSN 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 65%.

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 DY56 FSN, 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 DY56 FSN registered?

DY56 FSN is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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