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AF56 YCV

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,932 mi
Last recorded103,932 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 YCV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 103,932 miles

Both front light lens are slight lightly deteriorated

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Offside rear light lens damaged / slightly cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2020 99,105 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Slight play in the steering rack /system

Fail 1 Oct 2020 99,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake are slightly binding

Slight play in the steering rack /system

Tyres pressure monitoring system light is illuminated

Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,407 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 90,407 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 78,895 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 78,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,989 miles

All tyres low on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2016 69,258 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,251 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 36,331 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,063 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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AF56 YCV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AF56 YCV, 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 AF56 YCV registered?

AF56 YCV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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