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DK06 YGV

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,824 mi
Last recorded174,824 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 YGV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 174,824 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 160,894 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 150,464 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 140,024 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 129,134 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 128,893 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 May 2013 111,173 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 111,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 99,628 miles

traction control light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 30 Apr 2012 99,628 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on

shoulders worn on both front tyres

traction control light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 1 Jun 2011 87,797 miles

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

warning lights showing on dash

Pass 7 May 2010 75,238 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 75,238 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,365 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 12 Feb 2009 66,278 miles

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

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 YGV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DK06 YGV, 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 YGV registered?

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

Is DK06 YGV safe to buy?

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