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EJ56 YFK

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,338 mi
Last recorded126,338 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 YFK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 126,338 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

lower windscreen cracked

nearside front tyre worn on edges and perishing

Fail 10 Jul 2019 126,333 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

lower windscreen cracked

nearside front tyre worn on edges and perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,719 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 96,606 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,911 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,643 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 68,940 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,653 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,234 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,649 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 37,683 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,383 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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EJ56 YFK is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EJ56 YFK, 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 EJ56 YFK registered?

EJ56 YFK is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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