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YB06 MDU

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,835 mi
Last recorded183,835 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 183,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2020 183,835 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both flexis into calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 172,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

all four flexiable brake pipes perishing

Pass 9 May 2018 160,951 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 153,345 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 145,913 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2016 145,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 140,046 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 129,725 miles

Both rear tyres very worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 116,304 miles

Air bag light on

Fail 28 Jan 2013 116,304 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 91,972 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 91,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,544 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,762 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,573 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 46,565 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MDU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MDU, 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 YB06 MDU registered?

YB06 MDU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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