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FE56 XPO

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,523 mi
Last recorded99,523 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 99,523 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 99,520 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 18 Feb 2017 90,511 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 79,289 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 28 Jan 2016 79,289 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Feb 2015 73,380 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,919 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Feb 2013 56,393 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre worn low on both tread edges

Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,393 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre worn low on both tread edges

Fail 21 Feb 2012 47,531 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,531 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,258 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 27,442 miles

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

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

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 XPO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE56 XPO, 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 XPO registered?

FE56 XPO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is FE56 XPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 XPO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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