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YG06 SYY

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,018 mi
Last recorded137,018 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 SYY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 137,018 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded recommend replaced. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED!! AND ALL SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both need replacing approx 2-3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake only just passed efficiency

under tray damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2024 137,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded recommend replaced. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED!! AND ALL SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both need replacing approx 2-3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake only just passed efficiency

under tray damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2023 127,898 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2023 127,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2022 123,693 miles

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 122,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear and associated arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 122,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear and associated arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,066 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 118,065 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2019 107,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both rear abs rings swollen and rubbing on sensor (1.6 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 107,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both rear abs rings swollen and rubbing on sensor (1.6 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,370 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 99,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 90,113 miles

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

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

Plastic UnderTrays Fitted ... Full Length of Car

Fail 22 Nov 2017 90,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Plastic UnderTrays Fitted ... Full Length of Car

Pass 23 Nov 2016 79,830 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 79,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 66,072 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,518 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,339 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,056 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,080 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 SYY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver 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 SYY, 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 SYY registered?

YG06 SYY is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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