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YE06 CKV

2006 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,337 mi
Last recorded91,337 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 CKV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 91,337 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 89,797 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 89,795 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 84,956 miles

slight smoke from

Pass 27 Jul 2017 80,086 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 80,804 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 73,788 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,729 miles

n/s/r brake flexi pipe starting to perish.

o/s/r brake flexi pipe starting to perish.

Fail 27 Jul 2015 70,729 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake flexi pipe starting to perish.

o/s/r brake flexi pipe starting to perish.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,038 miles

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

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

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

front no plated cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,197 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 53,734 miles

bonnet doesn't always lock shut

Fail 31 Jul 2012 53,734 miles

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

bonnet doesn't always lock shut

Pass 29 Jul 2011 46,730 miles

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

both front tyre outer edges worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,221 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,223 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 28,223 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 CKV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CKV, 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 CKV registered?

YE06 CKV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 17 May 2006.

Is YE06 CKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE06 CKV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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