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FE56 VGX

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,028 mi
Last recorded164,028 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 VGX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 164,028 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 147,791 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 127,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 127,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 114,721 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 99,986 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 95,162 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 86,823 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 73,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 58,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 58,559 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 51,243 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 40,893 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,211 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,937 miles

Offside front "jacking-block" missing

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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FE56 VGX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FE56 VGX, 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 FE56 VGX registered?

FE56 VGX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is FE56 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 VGX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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