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BG06 YMY

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,587 mi
Last recorded139,587 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 YMY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 139,587 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 139,587 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 133,491 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 133,409 miles

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

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

Engine oil level low

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 126,663 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 107,268 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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 80,502 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 53,243 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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BG06 YMY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG06 YMY, 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 BG06 YMY registered?

BG06 YMY is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is BG06 YMY safe to buy?

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