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YG06 NKJ

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,385 mi
Last recorded160,385 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 NKJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 160,385 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 151,206 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 140,573 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 140,571 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 135,140 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 135,119 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 131,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 131,520 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering malfunctioning Steering Hard under load (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 127,125 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 127,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 122,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 122,003 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 116,861 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 116,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 102,465 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2014 78,795 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 May 2012 58,825 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,826 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2010 32,000 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 14,276 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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YG06 NKJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG06 NKJ, 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 YG06 NKJ registered?

YG06 NKJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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