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H11 SYA

2006 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,145 mi
Last recorded98,145 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 SYA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 98,145 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 90,023 miles

both front flexi hose deteriorated slightly

both rear flexi hose deteriorated slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2019 89,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm, front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm, front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 89,162 miles

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

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm, front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm, front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 85,220 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 82,811 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak from engine and rear diff ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 79,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 71,541 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,405 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 59,199 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,086 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 44,811 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,575 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,178 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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H11 SYA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 H11 SYA, 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 H11 SYA registered?

H11 SYA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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