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DY56 XFS

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,534 mi
Last recorded128,534 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 XFS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 128,534 miles

windscreen cracked along top of screen. not affecting drivers veiw

Fail 5 Aug 2017 128,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen cracked along top of screen. not affecting drivers veiw

Pass 23 Aug 2016 122,394 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush to subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush to subframe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 105,112 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 105,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 83,256 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 71,446 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 61,315 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 53,017 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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)

Offside front tyre showing signs of wear on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2010 42,730 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 36,687 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 36,687 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 XFS is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

DY56 XFS is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is DY56 XFS safe to buy?

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