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FL56 OCM

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,902 mi
Last recorded182,902 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 OCM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 182,902 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 177,728 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 167,174 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 155,522 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 137,377 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 121,143 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 117,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 111,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2016 111,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,098 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 91,811 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 80,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 65,734 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,279 miles

o/s/f n/s/r jacking blocks missing ? n/s under shield damage?

Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,180 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 41,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OCM is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OCM, 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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What year was FL56 OCM registered?

FL56 OCM is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is FL56 OCM safe to buy?

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