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YF06 BTZ

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,141 mi
Last recorded144,141 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 BTZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 144,141 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 137,602 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 125,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 110,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 110,775 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 103,602 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 94,458 miles

child seat in o/s/f

Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,053 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 74,759 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 60,214 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 51,391 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 42,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,473 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,421 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 BTZ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BTZ, 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 BTZ registered?

YF06 BTZ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is YF06 BTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF06 BTZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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