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FD56 NFC

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

209,746 mi
Last recorded209,746 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 NFC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 209,746 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear subframe coroded

Fail 16 Sep 2025 209,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear subframe coroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 200,905 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both sides front susupension, front bottom arms inner bushes worn and have slight play

Fail 11 Sep 2024 200,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both sides front susupension, front bottom arms inner bushes worn and have slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2023 188,875 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 188,866 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

brake warning light on dash but all pads ok, n/s/f pad sensor not located though

Pass 6 Sep 2022 179,599 miles

brake pedal feels spongy, would advice further investigation

Pass 14 Sep 2021 171,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 171,292 miles

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

Seat belt missing unable to get to the n/s/r and center clasps (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 163,836 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 147,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 128,478 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 123,441 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2016 115,446 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,007 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,996 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 46,654 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,125 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,311 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 20 Nov 2010 27,202 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 19,924 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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FD56 NFC is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FD56 NFC, 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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FD56 NFC is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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