MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,317 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions not tested unable to open bonet (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
full inspection of fuel/brake systems not carried out as covers fitted
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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Y88 SOF is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 Y88 SOF, 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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Y88 SOF is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 7 December 2006.
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