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YA55 UGZ

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,003 mi
Last recorded126,003 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 UGZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 126,003 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 120,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 119,942 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace now. 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace now. 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace now. 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace now. 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 113,051 miles

The brake may require attention minimal servo action.

Fail 1 Sep 2022 113,051 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

The brake may require attention minimal servo action.

Pass 14 Sep 2021 107,182 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 107,182 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 101,046 miles

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

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

Offside mirror glass discoloured

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 97,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen zone A has a minor chip.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass tainted. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 91,863 miles

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

Offside door mirror tainted but not affecting view to rear.

Rear tyres worn to between 2 and 3mm.

Fail 27 Aug 2018 91,863 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 89v run flat. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside door mirror tainted but not affecting view to rear.

Rear tyres worn to between 2 and 3mm.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 86,163 miles

Front tyres wearing inner and outer edges.

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

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

under trays fitted.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 86,163 miles

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

Front tyres wearing inner and outer edges.

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

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 80,775 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 67,091 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 61,582 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 53,146 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 53,146 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 45,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,130 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,379 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 23,378 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre edges wearing smooth.

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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YA55 UGZ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YA55 UGZ, 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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YA55 UGZ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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