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YA06 KVX

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,225 mi
Last recorded186,225 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 KVX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 186,225 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 163,002 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 147,875 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 139,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 139,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 129,612 miles

Both front brake flexible hoses slightly perished

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 117,745 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 106,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays and covers fitted throughout

Fail 9 Sep 2016 106,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays and covers fitted throughout

Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on shoulders

Fail 7 Aug 2015 95,947 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres wearing on shoulders

rear brake discs corroding

front brake discs badly lipped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise tracking

front brake pads worn to indicator wires

n/s/r child seat insecure

rear brake pads very close/ if not touching wear indicator wires

Pass 1 Aug 2014 86,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,103 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,005 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,449 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 49,396 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,678 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,186 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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YA06 KVX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YA06 KVX, 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 YA06 KVX registered?

YA06 KVX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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