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YE06 BYN

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,688 mi
Last recorded90,688 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 BYN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 90,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 78,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower suspension arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 3 May 2023 78,212 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed In cut 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2022 65,451 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 64,612 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 63,476 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 60,872 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,877 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 58,814 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 57,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 57,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 56,230 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,211 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,310 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,783 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing

Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,781 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 48,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2011 32,833 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 May 2011 32,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 20,145 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 15,164 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 15,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front 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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YE06 BYN is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YE06 BYN, 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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YE06 BYN is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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