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YB06 SLZ

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,504 mi
Last recorded167,504 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 SLZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 167,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Sep 2018 167,504 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush on upper arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush on upper arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 144,778 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 138,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear axle main bush support brackets corroded

rear bumper damaged

service indicator illuminated

Fail 16 Aug 2016 138,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear axle main bush support brackets corroded

rear bumper damaged

service indicator illuminated

Pass 29 Aug 2015 127,506 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

snow tyres fitted to both rear wheels

Pass 21 Jun 2014 124,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs developed lip

two rear tyres close to 2mm

Pass 15 Jun 2013 108,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 108,089 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 89,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres and nearside rear wornon edges of tread

some wear present on all 4 brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2011 73,134 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 72,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,253 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,295 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 SLZ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

YB06 SLZ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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