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YF56 UYK

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,643 mi
Last recorded82,643 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 82,643 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 82,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 82,630 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 76,783 miles

manufacturers plastic under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2019 76,783 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

manufacturers plastic under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,132 miles

SERVICE?,,225/45/17 X 4,,2 X R/B/DISCS POOR-PODOT-MONITOR,,PLASTIC COVERS X 3 ETC,,OSF LOWER REAR B/JOINT D/COVER-PODOT-MONITOR,,NSF SHOCK S/WEEP-PODOT-MONITOR,F/PADS 70-80%

Pass 2 Oct 2017 59,771 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 57,307 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 55,027 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,085 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 34,570 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,161 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 22,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,322 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 11,454 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 10,145 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 10,145 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front wiper blades poor

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 UYK is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YF56 UYK, 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 YF56 UYK registered?

YF56 UYK is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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