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DY56 FVO

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

300,223 mi
Last recorded300,223 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 300,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle/surrounding area corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2024 300,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle/surrounding area corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2023 298,380 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 298,380 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 296,203 miles

Offside Front door mirror slightly damaged

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 296,203 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front door mirror slightly damaged

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 287,428 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front wing mirror damaged but not affecting drivers view

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 287,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated marked as yellow (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front wing mirror damaged but not affecting drivers view

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 270,622 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 270,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 256,093 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 149,092 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 137,494 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 137,494 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 125,385 miles

damage to nearside of car

Fail 7 Jan 2016 125,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to nearside of car

Pass 5 Dec 2014 111,306 miles

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

two child seat's fitted not allowwing inspection of seat belt

Pass 2 Dec 2013 96,994 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

offside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2010 44,574 miles

nearside wing mirror damaged slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2009 24,734 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,801 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 FVO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DY56 FVO, 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 FVO registered?

DY56 FVO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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