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YD56 YVH

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,078 mi
Last recorded132,078 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 132,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/ & o/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 126,607 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 113,274 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 113,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 109,219 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 108,250 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2017 108,250 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 106,352 miles

Child seat fitted

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 106,352 miles

Child seat fitted

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2015 104,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyres outer edge worn

Pass 10 May 2014 99,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 90,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

run flat light on

Fail 13 Apr 2013 90,778 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

run flat light on

Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,096 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 64,096 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,569 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 28,569 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 22,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 22,124 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 YVH is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue 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 YD56 YVH, 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 YVH is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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