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YF56 HVN

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,414 mi
Last recorded49,414 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 HVN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 49,414 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 44,549 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 42,262 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 39,082 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 37,918 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 36,800 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 36,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 35,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 33,055 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 31,865 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 29,844 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 25,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no.plate cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2011 20,757 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 16,145 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 11,590 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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YF56 HVN is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YF56 HVN, 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 YF56 HVN registered?

YF56 HVN is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 9 December 2006.

Is YF56 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 HVN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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