MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate damaged (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet release damaged but still operational
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet release damaged but still operational
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front pads low
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front arm (2.4.G.2)
Front brake discs slightly worn
Vehicle has engine covers and under-trays fitted making it difficult to inspect
OSR brake caliper sticking slightly. OSR pads have worn unevenly due to this.
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YG06 PHN is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 PHN, 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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YG06 PHN is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 9 March 2006.
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