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DY56 XKP

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,532 mi
Last recorded149,532 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 XKP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 149,532 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 127,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 120,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 110,431 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 99,300 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,407 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all discs lipped, adv. brake check

rear pads worn thin

rear tyres on 3mm

rear wash/wipe inop

req. oil top up

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,001 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 60,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,937 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 41,420 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 XKP is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XKP, 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 XKP registered?

DY56 XKP is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is DY56 XKP safe to buy?

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