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FN56 SNU

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,475 mi
Last recorded139,475 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 SNU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 139,475 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 134,512 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower. (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 May 2017 134,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower. (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2016 124,349 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 124,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/r17-91v (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/r17-91v Recommend replacing. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2015 116,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2015 116,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

small cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2014 108,750 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 101,031 miles

N/S/R tyre JUST legal

Pass 5 May 2012 86,665 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 75,460 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,547 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 49,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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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FN56 SNU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FN56 SNU, 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 FN56 SNU registered?

FN56 SNU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is FN56 SNU safe to buy?

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