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DK06 YFR

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

217,842 mi
Last recorded217,842 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 YFR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 217,842 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 201,505 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 184,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 174,428 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 165,712 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 161,264 miles

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

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

handbrake slightly down on effort advise

Pass 10 May 2014 156,206 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 151,530 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 135,050 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 135,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 116,903 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner + outer edges

Pass 19 Mar 2010 102,003 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 102,003 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

o/s/f + n/s/f damper buffers split in two

Pass 26 Mar 2009 86,067 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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DK06 YFR 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 DK06 YFR, 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 DK06 YFR registered?

DK06 YFR is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is DK06 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK06 YFR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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