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FL56 YCN

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,997 mi
Last recorded187,997 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 YCN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 187,997 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

Both sides front flexi hoses deteriorated/perishing

Front lower forward control arm bushes deteriorated both sides

Oil leak

Rear wiper not working

Fail 9 Feb 2021 187,997 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

Both sides front flexi hoses deteriorated/perishing

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front lower forward control arm bushes deteriorated both sides

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Rear wiper not working

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 177,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 159,833 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 152,822 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 150,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 149,309 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 149,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 134,395 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 125,927 miles
Fail 6 May 2013 125,927 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 123,313 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Oct 2011 110,351 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 28 Oct 2010 100,256 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 100,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 73,345 miles

dsc warning light on

tyre warning light on

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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FL56 YCN is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL56 YCN, 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 FL56 YCN registered?

FL56 YCN is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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