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FL06 DZN

2006 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,988 mi
Last recorded114,988 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 DZN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 114,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 112,022 miles

Brake warning light on

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 112,022 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake warning light on

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 107,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside rear lamp damaged

Oil leak top of engine seeping on to exhaust manifold

Fail 31 Oct 2022 107,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside rear lamp damaged

Oil leak top of engine seeping on to exhaust manifold

Pass 27 Oct 2021 99,193 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 93,880 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 85,527 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 4 pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 85,527 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 4 pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 73,546 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

condition of front number plate

Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside windscreen cracked not in drivers view

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to top n/side front screen [ not in drivers view of the road ]

Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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)

nearside screen cracked not in swept area

Pass 3 Apr 2014 50,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,484 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,680 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,161 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,718 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,699 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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FL06 DZN is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FL06 DZN, 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 FL06 DZN registered?

FL06 DZN is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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The MOT history for FL06 DZN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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