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YF06 KPR

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

239,643 mi
Last recorded239,643 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 KPR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 239,643 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 223,432 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 198,583 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 185,584 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 173,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 173,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 157,278 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 157,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator hand brake light staying on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 145,069 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 145,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 134,593 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 134,593 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 123,906 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened and lower drop link ball joint play in both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 109,739 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 93,666 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 93,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 5 Feb 2013 78,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2013 78,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,336 miles

SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH-WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,733 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 13,873 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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YF06 KPR is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KPR, 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 KPR registered?

YF06 KPR is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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