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YF06 KOV

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,433 mi
Last recorded129,433 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 KOV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 129,433 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 129,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 122,571 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view pass and advise

Pass 13 Jan 2018 117,438 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 117,438 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 112,877 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 112,869 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and loose (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 106,444 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 106,444 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 87,794 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 80,751 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,751 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,888 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 68,006 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,824 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,053 miles

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

front off side tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,818 miles

one litre of oil added to carry out MOT

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 KOV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KOV, 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 KOV registered?

YF06 KOV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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The MOT history for YF06 KOV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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