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BL06 YAW

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,919 mi
Last recorded153,919 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 YAW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 153,919 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 146,002 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 145,996 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin back box missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 141,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 131,740 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 125,342 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 125,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 114,072 miles

Emissions to clean to register

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 107,003 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 107,003 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,626 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover and under trays fitted blocking view

Fail 1 Sep 2016 98,626 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted blocking view

Pass 3 Sep 2015 90,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 29 Aug 2014 81,835 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,262 miles

REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD

Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,903 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 51,149 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,570 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Aug 2009 33,044 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

tyre warning light on .

Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,738 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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BL06 YAW is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL06 YAW, 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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BL06 YAW is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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