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2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,391 mi
Last recorded150,391 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 CFU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 150,391 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 150,391 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 132,507 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 118,028 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 105,756 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at rear of vehicle corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 93,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,289 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 85,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,422 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 79,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 70,050 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,029 miles

front & rear brake pads worn

Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 34,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 30,486 miles

damp around fuel tank

Pass 6 Sep 2011 28,865 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 24,533 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 19,451 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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FL56 CFU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FL56 CFU, 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.

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FL56 CFU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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