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YD06 UYV

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,491 mi
Last recorded136,491 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 UYV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 136,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker top corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2023 131,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

underbody corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 26 May 2021 126,049 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both main at rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 119,621 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 May 2020 119,621 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 107,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 96,028 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 83,758 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 73,297 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 73,297 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,639 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 61,538 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)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 61,538 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,312 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 48,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,092 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 32,723 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 32,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Nerside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front 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 5 May 2010 28,624 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,205 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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YD06 UYV 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 75%.

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 UYV, 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 UYV registered?

YD06 UYV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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