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BK06 YMU

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

205,616 mi
Last recorded205,616 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 YMU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 205,616 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 205,460 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 190,618 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 190,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 175,244 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 155,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 155,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 134,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking at centre ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm, front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking at centre ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 134,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking at centre ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm, front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking at centre ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 116,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 110,877 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 103,676 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 97,463 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 97,463 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 91,902 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 87,465 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 79,728 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 73,413 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 64,192 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 48,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,764 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,826 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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BK06 YMU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BK06 YMU, 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 BK06 YMU registered?

BK06 YMU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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