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YF55 YSM

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,086 mi
Last recorded165,086 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YSM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 165,086 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 164,389 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 161,046 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 156,952 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 147,077 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 129,519 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 109,531 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 109,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 89,393 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 89,393 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 77,250 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,743 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,897 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,011 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 41,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,346 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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YF55 YSM is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF55 YSM, 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 YF55 YSM registered?

YF55 YSM is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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