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A6 LYK

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,629 mi
Last recorded160,629 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 LYK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 160,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms, Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 160,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms, Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 149,032 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))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 140,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 126,461 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 126,461 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 107,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & front tyre worn from side /o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,743 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 99,743 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,886 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 91,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 83,071 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 79,647 miles

brake pad warning lamp on!

Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,194 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,941 miles

ASC AND DSC LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Pass 31 Oct 2011 59,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,271 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,026 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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A6 LYK 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 77.8%.

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 A6 LYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 LYK registered?

A6 LYK is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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