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YB06 DEU

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,411 mi
Last recorded133,411 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 DEU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 133,411 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 123,256 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 111,870 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

under trey fitted + slightly oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2018 111,870 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

under trey fitted + slightly oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2017 106,701 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,011 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 102,812 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 95,907 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 95,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 75,218 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 75,218 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Sep 2012 59,897 miles

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

intercooler hose split

Pass 6 Jul 2011 46,075 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

traction warning light on

Pass 23 Oct 2010 38,377 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,886 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 15,074 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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YB06 DEU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YB06 DEU, 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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YB06 DEU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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