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YE55 YCV

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,207 mi
Last recorded139,207 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 YCV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 139,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and damaged, complete at present but only just (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower stability arms forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Away from mountings due to collision damage suspect mounting failure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 139,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure Rear Light Cluster damaged and cracked and presenting sharp edges that could cause damage or injury to another road user (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Drop Link detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Attachment has failed (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and damaged, complete at present but only just (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower stability arms forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Away from mountings due to collision damage suspect mounting failure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 128,130 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 121,255 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 108,565 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 93,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on the outer edges

Pass 19 Jan 2016 82,853 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,377 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge & cracked around circumferance

Fail 23 Feb 2015 80,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge & cracked around circumferance

Pass 12 Feb 2014 70,940 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,832 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,641 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 53,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,830 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 35,827 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,752 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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YE55 YCV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YE55 YCV, 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 YE55 YCV registered?

YE55 YCV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 7 February 2006.

Is YE55 YCV safe to buy?

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