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YG06 ZHC

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,396 mi
Last recorded114,396 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 114,396 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 108,483 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 107,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 107,172 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 107,168 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 100,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,905 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 90,897 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 80,021 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,741 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,036 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 44,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 35,629 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 32,875 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,598 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,323 miles

rear washer inop

slight smearing of front wiper blades

Pass 5 Mar 2010 22,520 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 17,491 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 ZHC is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

YG06 ZHC is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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