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YD56 ZBT

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,754 mi
Last recorded93,754 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 93,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 91,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted and corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2021 91,220 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted and corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2020 86,995 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 86,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 78,603 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 78,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 71,189 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 71,178 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 64,329 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 64,329 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,858 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2015 54,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,450 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres nearing legal limit

Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,817 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,300 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 38,300 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,500 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 35,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,241 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,358 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 19,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZBT is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZBT, 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 YD56 ZBT registered?

YD56 ZBT is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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