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YD56 VVP

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,323 mi
Last recorded96,323 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 VVP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 96,323 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 88,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall perishing and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer edge slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear washers aim low

power steering slight stiff

Pass 30 Nov 2021 82,159 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 75,924 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 75,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 68,337 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 56,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 49,851 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 49,851 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 48,925 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 44,846 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 39,795 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 36,028 miles

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

all four tyres are low on tread

Pass 2 Jan 2014 36,028 miles

all four tyres are low on tread

Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,445 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 25,945 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 18,769 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 18,766 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 16,765 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 16,765 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 12,755 miles

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

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 VVP is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YD56 VVP, 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 VVP is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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