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YE06 BYC

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,553 mi
Last recorded116,553 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 BYC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 116,553 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 95,631 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 95,631 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 71,414 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 54,384 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,073 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2013 39,748 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 34,325 miles

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

o/side front and rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 21 May 2012 34,325 miles

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

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

o/side front and rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 23 May 2011 27,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2010 19,593 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 14,051 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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YE06 BYC is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE06 BYC, 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 YE06 BYC registered?

YE06 BYC is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is YE06 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE06 BYC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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