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YD06 VTP

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,519 mi
Last recorded113,519 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 VTP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 113,519 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 112,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Catalytic converter mount nuts missing but system still secure

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap seal splitting

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Park brake has little reserve travel

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2020 112,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

cat to front pipe nuts missing

nsf brake hose fowling shock absorber

Pass 31 Oct 2019 97,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 97,271 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 88,850 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 81,586 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 73,656 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,525 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 58,476 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 51,579 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,214 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 40,397 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,125 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 33,099 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,512 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 VTP is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VTP, 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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YD06 VTP is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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