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GY06 ZVC

2006 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,494 mi
Last recorded98,494 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 ZVC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 98,494 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 98,492 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 85,230 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 85,230 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 76,201 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 76,201 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 76,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 73,754 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 62,093 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 62,093 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 57,796 miles

Nearside Front Uneven wear [outside edge]

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyres uneven wear[outside edge]

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 57,796 miles

Nearside Front Uneven wear [outside edge]

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front tyres uneven wear[outside edge]

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,352 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 41,452 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 41,452 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,329 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,225 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,219 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 16,285 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,562 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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GY06 ZVC is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY06 ZVC, 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 GY06 ZVC registered?

GY06 ZVC is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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