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AK56 YWC

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,865 mi
Last recorded154,865 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YWC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 154,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

plastic undertrai missing

Fail 3 Feb 2024 157,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure last mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing all4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

plastic undertrai missing

Pass 3 Feb 2023 126,627 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 126,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 113,246 miles

both front brake hose perishing

obd port missing ?

Pass 2 Feb 2021 103,111 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 98,062 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 94,033 miles

Front Discs worn

Nearside Front Track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Offside Front Tyre close to limit

Rear Both tyres close to limit

Rear Discs worn

Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,612 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 79,590 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 73,973 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,073 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 62,755 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2013 62,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,415 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 59,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,731 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,403 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,089 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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AK56 YWC is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK56 YWC, 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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AK56 YWC is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 4 November 2006.

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