MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres worn on the outer edges
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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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YE55 YCV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 7 February 2006.
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