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YD56 HMA

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,869 mi
Last recorded145,869 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 HMA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 145,869 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 137,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 132,780 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 130,876 miles

Offside Rear Upper front arm inner bush slight play

both front flexible brake hoses perished

engine and gear box damp, under tray fitted

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear flexible brake hose perished

Fail 8 May 2019 130,858 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded,especially inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate ,some damage (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 128,918 miles

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

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

Pass 31 Jan 2017 121,841 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 121,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 105,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 89,841 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 89,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 70,666 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,786 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 36,320 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,850 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,611 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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YD56 HMA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YD56 HMA, 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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YD56 HMA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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