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CA06 YMW

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,108 mi
Last recorded172,108 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 YMW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2019 172,108 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2019 172,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 158,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 150,464 miles

n/s/r tyre @ wear markers

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre worn / bold on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2015 138,202 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wear on outer edge

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

engine/underside and sills covers fitted

oil leak on engine and rear axle

Pass 4 Jun 2014 138,158 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

TPMS light staying on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers not clearing efficiently

Fail 3 Jun 2014 86,431 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers not clearing efficiently

Pass 25 Feb 2013 114,360 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres are scuffed out on the outer edge

nearside front brake pad warning wire is broken

Fail 25 Feb 2013 114,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

3 run-flat tyres fitted, & 1 non run-flat!

Oil leak

both front tyres are scuffed out on the outer edge

nearside front brake pad warning wire is broken

tyre light on dash!

Pass 13 Feb 2012 98,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake & tyre warning light on !

nearside front brake pad warning wire is broken

oil on minimum level

rear brake disc's are rusty & liped

Fail 13 Feb 2012 98,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake & tyre warning light on !

nearside front brake pad warning wire is broken

oil on minimum level

rear brake disc's are rusty & liped

Pass 11 Jan 2011 79,266 miles

brake warning lamp on

o/s/f wheel slightly distorted

various underbody covers fitted

windscreen washers very poor - just acceptable

Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,524 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 57,524 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,537 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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CA06 YMW is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA06 YMW, 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 CA06 YMW registered?

CA06 YMW is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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