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BT06 HYO

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,731 mi
Last recorded137,731 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 HYO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 137,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2022 137,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 133,383 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 21 Feb 2020 125,696 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2020 125,696 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire insecure

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2019 121,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 5 Mar 2018 117,901 miles

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

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 4 Mar 2017 115,439 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 109,223 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts and worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

dampness around fuel tank area?

Pass 12 Mar 2015 100,947 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 100,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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 19 Feb 2014 91,947 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 83,780 miles

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

noisey steering

Pass 10 Mar 2012 74,774 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 74,774 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 64,374 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,924 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 54,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 45,556 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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BT06 HYO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT06 HYO, 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 BT06 HYO registered?

BT06 HYO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is BT06 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT06 HYO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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