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YE55 YKG

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,930 mi
Last recorded111,930 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 YKG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 111,930 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 104,843 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 94,653 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 79,250 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 79,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding on brake disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,529 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,174 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,355 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,571 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 36,689 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 30,013 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 17,754 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 17,698 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 14,996 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 12,370 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 9,689 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 YKG is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YKG, 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 YKG is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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