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YD06 YKP

2006 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,685 mi
Last recorded114,685 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 YKP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 114,685 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 114,681 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 114,608 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 108,159 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 101,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

TPM light on

Fail 16 Nov 2017 101,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure O/S/R Brake wiring adrift and fouling wheel (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

TPM light on

Pass 20 Sep 2016 88,933 miles

Air bag lamp not seen at start up

Pass 6 Oct 2015 83,657 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 83,513 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,459 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,069 miles

Exhaust emissions eratic

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear tyres worn close to tread limit

Fail 2 Oct 2013 66,069 miles

Exhaust emissions eratic

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear tyres worn close to tread limit

Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,352 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,273 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

engine oil leak

front and rear discs worn

Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,355 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 48,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 37,176 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,867 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 25,867 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 YKP is a 2006 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YKP, 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 YKP registered?

YD06 YKP is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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