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YD06 VUA

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

204,161 mi
Last recorded204,161 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 204,161 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp

Rear brake pads wearing thin advise inspection

brake hoses splitting

oil leak

parking brake long travel strong advise

Fail 15 Jan 2020 204,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp

Rear brake pads wearing thin advise inspection

brake hoses splitting

oil leak

parking brake long travel strong advise

Pass 11 Dec 2018 194,308 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 186,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 179,374 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 171,087 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 167,219 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 161,748 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 151,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 117,504 miles

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)

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 29 Sep 2010 81,466 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,947 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,181 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 VUA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

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

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