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YG06 PVY

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,713 mi
Last recorded145,713 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 PVY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 145,713 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 140,398 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 133,979 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 133,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 126,273 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 126,058 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak STRUT (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 117,838 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 13 Jan 2016 113,625 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 107,457 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres scrubed on both edges

Fail 21 Mar 2014 90,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres scrubed on both edges

Pass 14 Mar 2013 72,429 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,789 miles

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

off side front tyre scrubbing very very close to cords on outer edge req/s new tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2012 56,789 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side front tyre scrubbing very very close to cords on outer edge req/s new tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,912 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,706 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 39,706 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and rear brake pads getting a little low

Fail 15 Mar 2010 39,694 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades smearing

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,166 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 PVY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PVY, 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 PVY is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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