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YD06 VEK

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,853 mi
Last recorded116,853 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 VEK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 116,853 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 114,761 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 114,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 108,908 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 108,908 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 93,951 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 93,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 74,604 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,540 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,022 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 53,060 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,526 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 39,399 miles

Both rear tyres worm and will require replacing soon.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,823 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,679 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 VEK is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YD06 VEK, 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 YD06 VEK registered?

YD06 VEK is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is YD06 VEK safe to buy?

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