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BT06 TYK

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,126 mi
Last recorded142,126 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 TYK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 142,126 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 133,784 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 123,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 107,120 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 95,221 miles

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

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

both front tyres 3mm and worn on edges

n/s/r tyre 2mm

traction control light on

Pass 3 Nov 2011 79,456 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 63,333 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,242 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 54,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 TYK is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BT06 TYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT06 TYK registered?

BT06 TYK is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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The MOT history for BT06 TYK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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