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BU06 YRK

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

109,551 mi
Last recorded109,551 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 YRK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 109,551 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 106,889 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 106,875 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 101,499 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside + Offside Front + Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak behind front tray / Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside + sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 95,674 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 91,292 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2020 87,410 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2019 82,412 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OS+NS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 77,205 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OS+NS (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 72,289 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 68,728 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,302 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,191 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 56,127 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 51,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,548 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,536 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,411 miles

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

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

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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BU06 YRK is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BU06 YRK, 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 BU06 YRK registered?

BU06 YRK is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is BU06 YRK safe to buy?

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