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YD06 PGV

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,114 mi
Last recorded127,114 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 PGV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 127,114 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 121,894 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 118,328 miles

ENGINE COVERS MISSING

N/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER IS WEEPING

N/S REAR JACKING POINT BLOCK IS MISSING

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Apr 2016 115,083 miles

ENGINE COVER , SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

N/S REAR JACKING POINT BLOCK IS MISSING

N/S REAR TYRE IS PERISHED

Fail 8 Apr 2016 115,083 miles

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

ENGINE COVER , SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

N/S REAR JACKING POINT BLOCK IS MISSING

N/S REAR TYRE IS PERISHED

Pass 2 Apr 2015 113,142 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 113,142 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 111,153 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 111,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 109,359 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 109,357 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 101,183 miles

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

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

brake waring light on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 87,968 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,726 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,272 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 51,976 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YD06 PGV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YD06 PGV, 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 YD06 PGV registered?

YD06 PGV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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