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BP06 TYY

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,713 mi
Last recorded179,713 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 TYY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 179,713 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 167,121 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 167,121 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 156,195 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked also (0.1 (b))

noise from clutch when pedal operated

smear from wipers

stone chip in zone 'b' of windscreen, no bigger than 40mm not affecting drivers view

stone chips in zone 'a' of windscreen, no bigger than 10mm

Pass 21 Jul 2017 137,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 117,042 miles

bonnet release mechanism very stiff

cracking to both front brake flexis

damage to o/s/r door/arch

emission test carried out reading to low to registor

noise from clutch when pedal half depressed

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 14 Jul 2016 117,042 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet release mechanism very stiff

cracking to both front brake flexis

damage to o/s/r door/arch

emission test carried out reading to low to registor

noise from clutch when pedal half depressed

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 22 Jul 2015 110,116 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 98,772 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 25 Jul 2013 87,689 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 75,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,012 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil on minimum

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,907 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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BP06 TYY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BP06 TYY, 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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BP06 TYY is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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