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AJ06 YTV

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

203,554 mi
Last recorded203,554 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 YTV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 203,554 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 196,184 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear abs wire rubbing on anti roll bar

Offside Rear hand brake efficiency could be better

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 188,804 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 179,796 miles

Oil leak ()

haze of blue smoke

Fail 7 Jun 2017 179,796 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

haze of blue smoke

Pass 6 Jun 2016 170,922 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 160,423 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 143,411 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 126,753 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 109,924 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 109,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 89,864 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 70,930 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 54,253 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres slightly worn on inside edges

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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AJ06 YTV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ06 YTV, 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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AJ06 YTV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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