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YF55 ZYR

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,131 mi
Last recorded140,131 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 ZYR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 140,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leaks

some metal brake pipes corroded

some suspension parts corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2026 140,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leaks

some metal brake pipes corroded

some suspension parts corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 134,650 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle , unable to fully inspect all items

oil leaks

windscreen chipped

Fail 10 Jan 2025 134,633 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle , unable to fully inspect all items

oil leaks

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Dec 2023 130,656 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 130,649 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 125,764 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 119,123 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 115,477 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 107,897 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,354 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 101,890 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,346 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,363 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some undertray fastening screws missing, replaced with a bit of wire

Pass 29 Mar 2014 66,722 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,898 miles

front pads look low

nearside washer weak

rear pads are very low strong advise a brake check

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,772 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,584 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,406 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 21,884 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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YF55 ZYR is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YF55 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

YF55 ZYR is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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