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YF06 SLV

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,015 mi
Last recorded145,015 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 145,015 miles

rear door check straps worn

Fail 11 Jan 2018 145,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

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

rear door check straps worn

Pass 10 Jan 2017 133,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 121,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 121,590 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 108,697 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 99,199 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 91,251 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 81,244 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 63,755 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,146 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 SLV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SLV, 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 SLV registered?

YF06 SLV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 14 June 2006.

Is YF06 SLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF06 SLV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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