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YG06 OVK

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,809 mi
Last recorded114,809 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 OVK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 114,809 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 114,809 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 102,399 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 102,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 92,446 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 92,446 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,246 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,079 miles

Engine covers and under tray impeding inspection.

Heavy engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Hose perishing around centre mount. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Hose perishing around centre mount. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 73,078 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 70,611 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 70,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,430 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 64,731 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 61,918 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,983 miles

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

Oil leak

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

bothside front brake discs scored.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 55,310 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 55,310 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,263 miles

baby seats fitted to rear

Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,132 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 46,132 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,655 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 OVK is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue 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 OVK, 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 OVK registered?

YG06 OVK is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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