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BG06 YSA

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,999 mi
Last recorded185,999 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 185,999 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 171,055 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 160,993 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 150,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake wire deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 141,417 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2016 131,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2016 131,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2015 119,742 miles

Brake warning lamp indicates a fault

Centre system not adequately supported

Nearside Rear flex to flex brake pipes slight corrosion under paint

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 119,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake warning lamp indicates a fault

Centre system not adequately supported

Nearside Rear flex to flex brake pipes slight corrosion under paint

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 108,946 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 96,578 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 86,577 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 90,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 90,189 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 83,884 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 69,757 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 23 May 2009 53,152 miles

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 YSA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YSA, 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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BG06 YSA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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