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FL56 TGE

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

173,441 mi
Last recorded173,441 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 TGE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 173,441 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 165,668 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 158,929 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 153,495 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 153,444 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative o/s and n/s (4.1.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 150,071 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 141,318 miles

Rear sub-frame has surface corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2019 141,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear sub-frame has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2018 130,657 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 8 Feb 2018 130,657 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2017 118,848 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2017 118,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2016 106,760 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 102,577 miles

chip on windscreen

n/s/r tyre bold inner edge - almost down to cords

o/s/f indicator fading colour

Fail 9 Feb 2015 102,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip on windscreen

n/s/r tyre bold inner edge - almost down to cords

o/s/f indicator fading colour

Pass 8 Feb 2014 97,727 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 97,717 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 91,582 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 86,344 miles

both front tyres worn/going bold outer edges

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 22 Jan 2011 78,900 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 73,889 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 73,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,486 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 TGE is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FL56 TGE, 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 TGE registered?

FL56 TGE is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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