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YF06 BMV

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

170,249 mi
Last recorded170,249 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 BMV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 170,249 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 166,938 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 149,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 128,661 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 120,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 111,019 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 101,765 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,445 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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,538 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,500 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 70,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R brade pad anti squeal shim incorrectly fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,890 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 24,032 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Wipers poor but clear screen advise replacement asap

Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,369 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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YF06 BMV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YF06 BMV, 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 YF06 BMV registered?

YF06 BMV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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