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HG56 DVV

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,360 mi
Last recorded108,360 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 DVV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 108,360 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 102,230 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 102,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted flexi (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 96,801 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 96,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb replaced (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb replaced (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 93,229 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 93,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 87,372 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 87,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,723 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 75,510 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 73,221 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 27 Jun 2016 71,028 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Deep cut in Offside rear tyre tread area to cords, not required length for failure.

Small Hole/Cut in Nearside front tyre tread area to surface of cords.

Pass 5 Jul 2014 62,184 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 53,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2012 49,857 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,881 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,239 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 36,448 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 36,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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HG56 DVV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HG56 DVV, 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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HG56 DVV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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