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YF06 AVX

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,914 mi
Last recorded126,914 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 AVX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 126,914 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 116,594 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

under-tray

Fail 17 Sep 2015 116,594 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

under-tray

Pass 28 Aug 2014 103,594 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 103,594 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 88,632 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 88,626 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a worn outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,706 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 60,992 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 60,980 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 38,805 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,672 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

wear to rear brake pads

Fail 6 Apr 2009 29,672 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wear to rear brake pads

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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YF06 AVX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YF06 AVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF06 AVX registered?

YF06 AVX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is YF06 AVX safe to buy?

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