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FD56 XAH

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,008 mi
Last recorded113,008 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 XAH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 113,008 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 112,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 112,549 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 108,938 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,673 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 98,035 miles

Both front tyres slightly offshape

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 92,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing close to markers

Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,786 miles

Both front lower suspension arm leading bush deteriorating

Nearside front tyre worn close to limits 205/55R16 ROF

Nearside rear handbrake reading low

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2015 84,010 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 84,010 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2014 78,901 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 78,901 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 73,801 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 67,370 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 61,320 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

slight oil leaking from diff

Pass 19 Dec 2009 44,781 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 XAH is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XAH, 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 FD56 XAH registered?

FD56 XAH is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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