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EF06 YAJ

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,519 mi
Last recorded103,519 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 YAJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 103,519 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also below limit outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn see yellow marked area (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded/inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 103,519 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also below limit outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn see yellow marked area (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded/inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outside edge

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 94,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outside edge

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 83,753 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 83,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 belts ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,420 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 66,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,836 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 52,765 miles

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

offside rear tyre 3mm and cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2012 45,808 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 14 Jun 2011 39,435 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 32,704 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 24,474 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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EF06 YAJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver 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 EF06 YAJ, 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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EF06 YAJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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