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YB06 CTX

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,096 mi
Last recorded108,096 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 CTX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 108,096 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 108,032 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 104,955 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 104,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 99,047 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 99,047 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 87,270 miles

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

Offside Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 76,588 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 67,038 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,074 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 59,052 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)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 49,493 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,049 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 40,049 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YB06 CTX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YB06 CTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB06 CTX registered?

YB06 CTX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is YB06 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB06 CTX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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