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YCZ 994

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,321 mi
Last recorded168,321 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 994
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 168,321 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 168,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 162,683 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 15 Jun 2022 162,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 24 Mar 2021 154,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 147,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 139,758 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 132,294 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 124,572 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 116,526 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 116,526 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 107,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 98,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre edges worn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 84,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil low

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,126 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,262 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,822 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 32,822 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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YCZ 994 is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCZ 994, 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 YCZ 994 registered?

YCZ 994 is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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