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FG56 FYR

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

167,785 mi
Last recorded167,785 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 FYR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 167,785 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened DIFF.MOUNTING CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 166,859 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEAR SENSOR=RENEW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL=205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 161,775 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 155,900 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in hub void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 146,637 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 137,171 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 132,627 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 132,501 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 125,293 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 116,337 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 110,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 102,977 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to wear marker

Pass 23 Sep 2014 94,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 82,289 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,579 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,863 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,206 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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FG56 FYR is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FG56 FYR, 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 FG56 FYR registered?

FG56 FYR is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is FG56 FYR safe to buy?

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